Less than please ? you¡¯re not please
That¡¯s an understatement ? she¡¯s very unhappy with the fact that Mr. Kim got promoted
I had to bite my tongue ? means I couldn¡¯t say anything
Rose to the ranks quickly ? ranks refers to the level at the company, you got promoted
Cog in the machine ? one part of a machine that makes the machine run
Licks the boots ? always brownnoses superiors or flattering superiors
Terrorizes people ? scares people that work beneath him
The buzz - the rumors
Take under his wing ? to protect someone or give the person favors
