Twist someone's arm: I had to twist his arm to convince him to join us for the weekend trip.

Think outside the box: To solve the complex problem, they encouraged their team to think outside the box and explore unconventional solutions.

On the ball: The receptionist is always on the ball, promptly answering calls and assisting visitors.

Bring something to the table: As a marketing expert, she brings valuable insights and strategies to the table.

From the ground up: He built his business empire from the ground up, starting with a small investment and gradually expanding.

Up in the air: The decision on the new product launch is still up in the air. We haven't received a final verdict yet.

Hit the nail on the head: His analysis of the market trends hit the nail on the head and provided accurate predictions.

Go back to square one: The software development team encountered a critical error, and now they have to go back to square one to fix it.

Raise the bar: The new CEO implemented strategies to raise the bar for customer service, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.

Go the extra mile: She always goes the extra mile at work, staying late to ensure projects are completed to perfection.

Cut your losses: After months of unsuccessful attempts to revive the project, they decided to cut their losses and cancel it.

All in the same boat: We're all facing financial challenges due to the economic downturn. We're all in the same boat and need to support each other.

By the book: The lawyer advised her to follow the legal procedures strictly and handle the case by the book.