to increase (“The team needs to ramp up productivity in order to meet their deadlines.”)

to get to the point without wasting time (“Stop talking about irrelevant statistics and cut to the chase.”)

it's not complicated or difficult to understand (“Just look up the answer online; it’s not rocket science.”)

the most important part (“It may be a good idea, but the bottom line is that it’s not profitable.”)

24 hours a day, seven days a week (“He’s in the office 24/7 due to his heavy workload.”)

to agree (“My boss and I don’t always see eye to eye on reporting techniques.”)

to have a shared understanding with others (“Let’s all communicate constantly so we are on the same page.”)

to make the major decisions (“Ultimately, it’s the client’s choice since they call the shots.”)

to be familiar with current information (“We have a new team member starting this week. Can everyone help him get up to speed on our accounts?”)

to do something by law or rule (“The company fired the CEO for not doing things by the book.”)

to have a lot of responsibilities (“I have a lot on my plate since my supervisor quit last week.”)

to disturb a situation (“The team is finally working well together. A new hire may rock the boat.”)