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The CEO
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Plot overview
A powerful and ruthless CEO navigates the cutthroat world of corporate finance while balancing personal obligations and hidden family secrets. His commanding presence hides a vulnerability revealed only when a new rival or an unexpected romantic interest challenges his authority.
Level insight
The dialogue frequently utilizes complex business terminology, formal language for negotiations, and sophisticated vocabulary associated with elite status and corporate strategy.
Learning goals
Master vocabulary used in high-level business negotiations and mergers.
Practice formal expressions for commanding respect and asserting authority.
Learn how to present complex corporate strategies clearly.
Lingos you'll learn in this series
what someone doesn't know won't hurt them
phrase
An idiomatic expression meaning that ignorance of a situation or fact prevents emotional pain or distress.
in the job description
phrase
Used idiomatically to suggest that an action or duty is fundamental or expected, even if not literally written down.
working environment
phrase
The setting, conditions, and atmosphere of a workplace.
trace amounts
n
A sudden failure of health or energy, leading to a fall or inability to stand.
own the place
phrase
An idiomatic expression describing someone who is behaving with excessive confidence, authority, or arrogance, as if they are the boss or proprietor.
as [adjective] as ever
phrase
A fixed expression used to emphasize that a negative quality (or sometimes a positive one) remains the same as it always has been.
be a thing
phrase
Informal phrase meaning that two people were never romantically involved or in a relationship.
That's all you need to know
phrase
A fixed phrase used to forcefully end a discussion or prevent someone from asking further questions about a sensitive topic.
transaction
phrase
Bank accounts or financial holdings whose origin or owner cannot be identified or followed.
I can't begin to explain
phrase
A strong expression used to emphasize that something is too great or complex to describe fully.
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