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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Don't drop the ball.
Donโt do anything wrong. Be very careful. This project (or whatever) is important.
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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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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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baam
Lose 15 points!
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star
Double points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
Give points!
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monster
Reset all scores!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 10 points!
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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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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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red tape
Means excessive rules, procedures, and regulations (usually from the government) that make it difficult to to do business.
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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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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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cut corners
To do something the cheapest or easiest way possible.