to cut corners
To cut corners” is to complete a task in a fast and careless way. It means to do something without paying attention to details, thereby making mistakes or causi
to go back to the drawing board
to start again from the beginning with completely new ideas.
to call it a day
to quit working on a project, assignment, or task for the rest of the day because you have reached a good stopping point.
to touch base
to talk to someone, digitally or in person, briefly. It typically describes keeping someone up-to-date
to get the ball rolling
to get started on something; to begin making meaningful progress on something
to cut to the chase
to get to the point without wasting time
to keep someone in the loop
to keep someone involved and updated about developments in a project or situation.
to go the extra mile
to put more effort into a task in order to gain a result which is even better than what was expected or necessary.
to be proactive
to take the initiative on something
to micromanage
to manage someone on a micro level - to watch them too closely
