π§ EnglishDrops β 5 Trending Words for July 27, 2026
Happy Monday, learners! βοΈ Today's theme is Business & Work β the language that powers offices, startups, and careers around the world. Whether you're writing emails, leading meetings, or just trying to understand your coworkers, these 5 trending words will level up your workplace English. Let's dive in!
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1. Bandwidth
- Pronunciation: /ΛbΓ¦ndwΙͺdΞΈ/
- Part of Speech: noun
- Definition: Your capacity to take on more work or responsibility.
- Example: "I don't have the bandwidth for another project right now."
- Synonyms: capacity, availability
- Antonyms: overload, burnout
2. Rage Applying
- Pronunciation: /reΙͺdΚ ΙΛplaΙͺΙͺΕ/
- Part of Speech: verb phrase
- Definition: Applying for many jobs out of frustration with your current job.
- Example: "After that meeting, I spent the night rage applying."
- Synonyms: job hunting, firing off applications
- Antonyms: staying put, contentment
3. Quiet Quitting
- Pronunciation: /ΛkwaΙͺΙt ΛkwΙͺtΙͺΕ/
- Part of Speech: noun
- Definition: Doing only the minimum required at work β no extra effort.
- Example: "She's quiet quitting until she finds a better role."
- Synonyms: coasting, disengaging
- Antonyms: going above and beyond
4. Microstress
- Pronunciation: /ΛmaΙͺkroΚstres/
- Part of Speech: noun
- Definition: Small, repeated stressors that build up over time and drain your energy.
- Example: "It's not one big thing β it's microstress from constant interruptions."
- Synonyms: chronic stress, pressure
- Antonyms: calm, ease
5. Pay Transparency
- Pronunciation: /peΙͺ trΓ¦nsΛpΓ¦rΙnsi/
- Part of Speech: noun
- Definition: The practice of openly sharing salary information and pay structures.
- Example: "Pay transparency helps close the wage gap."
- Synonyms: salary disclosure, openness
- Antonyms: secrecy, concealment
π Ivana's City of the Day β New York City π½
They don't call it the city that never sleeps for nothing! New York is the ultimate business capital β Wall Street, Silicon Alley, and thousands of startups buzzing with energy. It's the perfect place to practice words like bandwidth and pay transparency. I grabbed my coffee, walked past the Brooklyn Bridge, and soaked in that Monday morning hustle. Nothing beats NYC motivation! βποΈ
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