26 - I can describe a conference

• flash by = if time flashes by, it goes very quickly
• come away with sth = leave a place with new knowledge or ideas or a particular impression
• a pat on the back = praise for sth you have done well
• see eye to eye with sb = share the same views as sb about sth
• food for thought = an idea that makes you think about sth seriously and carefully
• open sb's eyes (to sth) = make sb realize the truth about sth
• all along = all the time; from the beginning
• line sb/sth up = arrange for sb to be available for an event or arrange for an event to happen
• bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between...) = reduce the differences between two things or groups of people
• cater for sb/sth = provide the things that a person or situation requires
• second to none = as good as the best; excellent
• bounce ideas off sb = discuss ideas with other people to get their opinion and make a decision
• feed (sth) back (to sb) = give information or opinions about sth to sb, especially so that it can be improved
• miss out (on sth) = lose the opportunity to have or to do sth
• know your stuff = know a lot about a particular subject or job
• bear sth in mind = remember an important piece of information that could be useful in the future