This idiom means to start something, usually a project or process.
Eg: Letโs get the ball rolling on this project by contacting some suppliers.
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Think outside the box.
This means to think of a solution that is different to what is normally done or to think of an unusual, creative solution to a problem.
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Take it and run with it.
IF you present an idea to your boss and he asks you to โtake it and run with itโ, he thinks the idea is good and wants you to do it.
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red tape
Means excessive rules, procedures, and regulations (usually from the government) that make it difficult to to do business.
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state of the art
Something that is state of the art is modern and technologically advanced.
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banana
Go to last place!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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To pull some strings.
To use your power or influence to make something happen that would usually be difficult or impossible.
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Don't bite off more than you can chew.
If you put too much food in your mouth, itโs difficult to eat. If you try to do too much at work, you might not be able to finish.
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He's on the ball.
This phrase comes from the sports field. When you are on the ball, you have to be alert and sure not to make any mistakes.
Ex: Samโs really on the ball.
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brainstorm
This means to spend time thinking up lots of ideas on a topic or problem.
Eg: Letโs brainstorm ideas for the advertising campaign then choose the best ones.
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cut corners
To do something the cheapest or easiest way possible.
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monster
Reset all scores!
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Double points!
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gift
Win 15 points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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Lose 25 points!
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Double points!
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gift
Win 15 points!
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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Stay on top of (something)
This means to stay in control, and not get behind or let your work pile up.
Ex: Iโve got so much work on at the moment that itโs difficult to stay on top of it
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Keep me posted.
The speaker just wants you to give him regular updates on what is going on.