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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cut corners
To do something the cheapest or easiest way possible.
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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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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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heart
Other team wins 25 points!
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Double points!
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fairy
Take points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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state of the art
Something that is state of the art is modern and technologically advanced.
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Go to last place!
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Double points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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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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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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Swap points!
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fairy
Take points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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eraser
Reset score!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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Go to last place!
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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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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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Don't drop the ball.
Donโt do anything wrong. Be very careful. This project (or whatever) is important.