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to rely on only one thing to bring success
put all one's eggs in one basket
excessive rules, procedures, and regulations that make it difficult to accomplish something.
red tape
to cause problems or disrupt a peaceful situation
rock the boat
If people are in the same situation, they are...
in the same boat
to do something until it is finished
see something through
to end a relationship (not a phrasal verb)
sever ties
a conversation about unimportant topics that do not offend people (the weather, for example).
small talk
not to change one's opinion or position
stand one's ground
to start something in a positive way
start off on the right foot
something modern and technologically advanced
state of the art
to convince someone to do something
talk someone into something
to quit, to give up
throw in the towel
Something done secretly (and usually illegally) in the business world
under the table
people hear about it through informal conversation with friends, family members, acquaintances, etc.
word of mouth
to persuade or convince someone to do something that he or she does not want to do
twist someone's arm
