5- the lowest place in rank or position: He graduated at the bottom of the academic pyramid.
6- Not relating to money: Her business is not getting much profit but she is learning about her customers' preferences, which is one of the non-monetary benefits she is getting that will increase her profits.
7- Self-reliance: Discipline is the key to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps.
Rosa Elena
make do
= manage
* Students must make do with two exercise books for the entire year.
bear the brunt
= suffer the worst
* I will not bear the brunt of what you did wrong at the ceremony, this wedding is very important to me.
as opposed to
= compared to
* I'd prefer to go on holiday in May, as opposed to September.
safety net
=plan or arrangement to help in case of peoblems or difficulties
* If I lose my job, I've got no safety net.
top-down aid
=assistance from higher level
grassroots
= related to ordinary people
gift that keeps on giving
= a gift that continues to grow and benefits its recipient
Siri
