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English 21 Public

Idiomatic expressions * business

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100% according to the rules

BY THE BOOK

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dominate a particular sector

CORNER THE MARKET

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give (someone) permission to start doing something

GIVE (SB) THE GREEN LIGHT

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increased very quickly

GO THROUGH THE ROOF

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start something (usually a work project)

GET THE BALL ROLLING

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take a low-level position with a company with the goal of eventually getting a better position with the same company in the future

GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR

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alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally

COOK THE BOOKS

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confident, optimistic

BE BULLISH

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is in the position of being able to make the decisions that will influence a situation

CALL THE SHOTS

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controls a business firmly and effectively

RUN A TIGHT SHIP

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expects a lot in exchange for something

DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN

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have great financial success

MAKE A KILLING

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not profitable, operating at a loss

IN THE RED

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excessive rules and procedures

RED TAPE

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not easily categorised

A GREY AREA

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something that has a low probability of happening

A LONG SHOT

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