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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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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red tape
Means excessive rules, procedures, and regulations (usually from the government) that make it difficult to to do business.
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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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Other team wins 10 points!
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Win 5 points!
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Go to first place!
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Go to last place!
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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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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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cut corners
To do something the cheapest or easiest way possible.
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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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Reset all scores!
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Go to first place!
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Take points!
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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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Give points!
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Win 15 points!
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Take points!
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Go the extra mile.
Means to do more than is necessary or to put in extra effort.