BC market and others - from books

to expand The company rolled out its new software last quarter." "They are planning the rollout of their new campaign."

Many school leavers are unsure whether to go straight to university or to take a gap year." "The end-of-year party was organized for all the school leavers and their families."

I would say they probably aren’t, but that is no reason to scrap them. Example: "The team's first few ideas were terrible, so we decided to scrap them and brainstorm new ones."

affluent "The private school was mainly attended by well-off children whose parents could afford the high tuition fees."

Is our '99% customer satisfaction' standard being met? Is it even the right thing

Student grants are available on a means-tested basis, so only students from lower-income families will receive the full amount."

lacking in foresight Example: "Only focusing on this week's profits while ignoring next year's challenges is a very short-sighted business strategy."

supplying something We need to provision the new office with desks and computers." Example (Tech): "The IT department will provision your new laptop" (meaning they will set it up with the correct software and access).

to a very small extent The new plan is only marginally better than the old one; it won't make a big difference." Example: "Profits for this quarter have increased marginally."

to prop them back

He pulled a piece of creased parchment from his pocket, which turned out to be a very old map."

she is do funny and quirky I really like her

he is such a moody guy, he never smiles

the child told a porky about WHO ATE all the cakes

But baby, can't you see > There's nothing else for me to do? > I'm hopelessly devoted to you

He looked shabbily dressed in his faded jeans and an old, paint-stained t-shirt.