After months of stagnation in the negotiations, we finally started to ____________ once both parties agreed on the intellectual property clauses.
make headway
You’ve missed three deadlines this month and your filing system is a disaster; you really need to ____________ if you want to keep this position.
get your act together
The local organic grocery store is starting to ____________ against the larger supermarket chains as more residents prioritize sustainable shopping.
gain ground
I’ve been studying organic chemistry for weeks, but I still can’t quite ____________ the complex bonding structures required for the exam.
get to grips with
If you think the marketing department is responsible for the recent technical glitches, you’re ____________—you should speak to the DevOps team.
barking up the wrong tree
While our competitors are innovating with AI, our refusal to upgrade means we are starting to ____________ in the global market.
lose ground
I’ve tried to convince management to reconsider the merger, but they won’t budge. I feel like I’m just ____________.
flogging a dead horse
If you believe that cutting the training budget will improve long-term employee performance, I think you are definitely ____________.
on the wrong track
