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BY THE BOOK
100% according to the rules
CORNER THE MARKET
Dominate a particular sector
COME UP SHORT
Fail to achieve a goal completely
GIVE (SB) THE GREEN LIGHT
Give (someone) permission to start doing something
GO THROUGH THE ROOF
Increased very quickly
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Start something (usually a work project)
CLOSE THE BOOKS
Stop taking orders in order to end a bookkeeping period
GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR
Take a low-level position with a company with the goal of eventually getting a better position with the same company in the future
COOK THE BOOKS
Alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally
BLOW IT
Fail to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong
TO BOMB
Fail
BE BULLISH
Confident, optimistic
CALL THE SHOTS
Is in the position of being able to make the decisions that will influence a situation
RUN A TIGHT SHIP
Controls a business firmly and effectively
DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN
Expects a lot in exchange for something
MAKE A KILLING
Have great financial success
