Start off on the right foot: To ensure a successful partnership, it's
important to establish trust and open communication from the very
beginning. Starting off on the right foot is crucial.
begin something in a positive or correct way
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Get the ball rolling: Let's organize a kickoff meeting to get the ball rolling on the new project.
to begin or start an activity or process
15
Keep someone on their toes: The strict supervisor always keeps her
employees on their toes by setting high expectations and providing
feedback.
make sure someone is ready to do something unexpected
15
Think outside the box: To solve the complex problem, they encouraged
their team to think outside the box and explore unconventional
solutions.
approach a problem or situation in a way that hasn’t been done before
15
Hit the nail on the head: His analysis of the market trends hit the nail on the head and provided accurate predictions.
be correct about (often the cause of) a situation or problem
15
Bring something to the table: As a marketing expert, she brings valuable insights and strategies to the table.
contribute to a conversation or situation in a useful way
15
Go back to square one: The software development team encountered a
critical error, and now they have to go back to square one to fix it.
have to start again from the beginning
15
Cut your losses: After months of unsuccessful attempts to revive the project, they decided to cut their losses and cancel it.
stop a process that is unsuccessful before it gets worse
15
On the ball: The receptionist is always on the ball, promptly answering calls and assisting visitors.
to know what is happening and be able to react to it quickly
15
From the ground up: He built his business empire from the ground up, starting with a small investment and gradually expanding.
start something from the beginning and see it through to completion
15
In the loop: The manager keeps her team in the loop by regularly communicating updates and developments.
being part of a group that is being informed about something in progress
15
By the book: The lawyer advised her to follow the legal procedures strictly and handle the case by the book.
strictly following the rules in a situation
15
On the same page: Before we proceed, let's make sure we're all on the
same page and have a shared understanding of the project goals.
two or more people agreeing about what to do or having the same opinion on a subject
15
Ahead of the game: With their innovative technology, the company stayed ahead of the game in the competitive market.
having an advantage because you’re better prepared or have more talent in a particular area than other people involved
15
Behind the scenes: While the actors performed on stage, there was a team
working behind the scenes to manage the lighting and sound.
in a place or a manner that most people don’t see
15
Up in the air: The decision on the new product launch is still up in the air. We haven't received a final verdict yet.
