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Hit the ground running
Start a task or job energetically and effectively. She hit the ground running on her first day at the new company.”
Pull your weight
Do your fair share of work. “Everyone on the team is expected to pull their weight.”
In the loop
Be kept informed about something. “Please keep me in the loop about any changes to the schedule.”
Think outside the box
Be creative and unconventional in solving problems. “We need to think outside the box to find a solution to this issue.”
On the same page
Agreeing or understanding a situation the same way. “Before we start, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page.”
Back to the drawing board
Start over because the previous attempt failed. “The client rejected our proposal, so it’s back to the drawing board.”
Bite off more than you can chew
Take on more work than you can handle. “I think I bit off more than I can chew by agreeing to manage three projects at once.”
By the book
Follow rules or procedures strictly. “Our manager insists that we do everything by the book.”
Climb the corporate ladder
Progress upward in a company’s hierarchy. “She’s ambitious and wants to climb the corporate ladder quickly.”
