appreciate (v)
/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

to recognize the good qualities of someone or something

culture (n)
/ˈkʌltʃər/

the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time

sacrifice (n)
/ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/

the fact of giving up something important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important; something that you give up in this way

couldn't even tell (phrase)
/kʊdnt ˈivən tɛl/

to mean that you did not know what to say

method to one's madness (idiom)
/ˈmɛθəd tu wʌnz ˈmædnəs/

something that you say which means that although someone seems to be behaving strangely, there is a reason for their behaviour

strict (adj)
/strɪkt/

that must be obeyed exactly

run a tight ship (phrase)
/rʌn ə taɪt ʃɪp/

to run or control something in an orderly and disciplined manner

I'm telling you (phrase)
/aɪm ˈtɛlɪŋ ju/

used to emphasize what you are saying, to mean that you are serious when saying

motto (n)
/ˈmɑt̮oʊ/

a short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behavior

my way or the highway (idiom)
/maɪ weɪ ɔr ðə ˈhaɪweɪ/

to say that people have to do what you say; otherwise, they will have to leave or quit the project

brake (n)
/breɪk/

a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle

retain (v)
/rɪˈteɪn/

to remember ideas or information