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Business Idioms

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start off on the right foot

begin something in a positive way

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start the ball rolling

get a process going

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keep someone on their toes

make sure someone is ready to do something unexpected

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think outside the box

approach a problem or situation in a way that hasn’t been done before

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hit the nail on the head

be correct about (often the cause of) a situation or problem

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bring something to the table

contribute to a conversation or situation in a useful way

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go back to square one

have to start again from the beginning

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cut your losses

stop a process that is unsuccessful before it gets worse

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on the ball

know what is happening and be able to react to it quickly

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from the ground up

start something from the beginning and see it through to completion

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in the loop

being part of a group that is being informed about something in progress

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by the book

strictly following the rules in a situation

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on the same page

two or more people agreeing about what to do or having the same opinion on a subject

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ahead of the game

having an advantage because you’re better prepared or have more talent in a particular area than other people involved

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behind the scenes

in a place or a manner that most people don’t see

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up in the air

not decided or having no plans

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