English Vocabulary for ESL learners
Commonly-used expressions.
Expressions with MEET
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Meet a deadline | Finish work at the time or by a date that has been agreed on | “Working under pressure to meet a deadline can be motivating.”” |
| Meet someone's expections | Have the qualities expected or hoped for | “The new restaurant was disappointing. It didn’t meet our expectations.” |
| Meet someone's eye(s) | Look straight at someone | “Mark was afraid to meet my eyes because he knew I was disappointed.” |
| Meet someone halfway | Reach a compromise by offering part of what is wanted | “We can't agree to all your conditions but we could perhaps meet halfway.” |
| Meet head-on | Deal with something in a straightforward manner | “I’m nervous about the interview but it’s a challenge I’ll have to meet head-on.” |
| Meet one's match | Meet someone who is as good as you at something | “Alex thought he was the best chess player but he met his match in Tom.” |
| Meet the needs of someone | Satisfy a demand or need | “We couldn’t find office space to meet our needs.” |
| Meet requirements | Satisfy the conditions required for something | “His application was refused because it did not meet the requirements.” |
| Meet a standard | A reception where a public person can meet and talk to the guests) | “The new mayor scheduled a meet-and-greet reception for the residents.” |
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