Donโt do anything wrong. Be very careful. This project (or whatever) is important.
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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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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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state of the art
Something that is state of the art is modern and technologically advanced.
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Let's get the ball rolling.
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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the bottom line
The profit or income after all expenses have been paid and taxes have been deducted.
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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star
Double points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give 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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downtime
This is time when you are not busy working on your main job.
Ex: If you have some downtime this week, please brainstorm some ideas for our next project.
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Keep me posted.
The speaker just wants you to give him regular updates on what is going on.
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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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Go the extra mile.
Means to do more than is necessary or to put in extra effort.
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banana
Go to last place!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
Give points!
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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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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.