Match the phrases (1-8) with the definitions (a-h).

Phrases Definitions 1. ... to learn the ropes a. to tell or warn someone that something is going 2. . to give someone a heads-up to happen 3. .... to touch base with someone b. to have a more complete perspective on a 4. ... to feel stretched situation 5. ... to feel pulled in both c. to change the targets or the rules of a situation directions unfairly 6. .. to have a smooth-sailing d. to feel as if people are making difficult demands experience of you that push you past what you are 7. .... to move the goalposts comfortable doing 8. ... to see the big picture e. to learn the basics of how to perform a job or task f. to make brief contact with someone g. to be in a situation where you feel loyalty to two opposing groups of people h. to be able to progress without much difficulty