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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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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Swap points!
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Go to first place!
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Take points!
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cut corners
To do something the cheapest or easiest way possible.
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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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Don't drop the ball.
Donโt do anything wrong. Be very careful. This project (or whatever) is important.
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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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Get me up to speed.
Please update me on whatโs going on / what's happening with the project.
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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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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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state of the art
Something that is state of the art is modern and technologically advanced.
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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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seesaw
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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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.