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    Business Idioms 01
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  • The new software system has been ____________ in our production process, slowing down everything else.
    calling it a day
    breaking the ice
    cutting corners
    causing a bottleneck
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  • We've analysed our expenses thoroughly, and it's clear that to improve profitability, we need to focus on ____________.
    closing a deal
    keep a cool head
    cutting corners
    the bottom line
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  • Before we begin the negotiations, let's try to ____________ by discussing some non-business topics to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
    break the ice
    close a deal
    take somebody on board
    call it a day
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  • The CEO emphasised the importance of every department being aligned with the new strategy ____________.
    cut our losses
    breathe down someone’s neck
    the bottom line
    across the board
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  • It's been a long day of negotiations; I think it's time to ____________ and continue tomorrow with fresh minds.
    keep a cool head
    cut our losses
    call it a day
    close a deal
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  • The project isn't yielding the results we hoped for; perhaps it's time to ____________ and redirect our resources elsewhere.
    break the ice
    close a deal
    call it a day
    cut our losses
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  • The quality control team warned against ____________ in the manufacturing process, as it could compromise product safety.
    breaking the ice
    keeping a cool head
    taking somebody on board
    cutting corners
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  • We're excited to be ____________ as our new marketing director; her expertise will greatly benefit our campaigns.
    taking Silvija on board
    taking on a can of worms
    breaking the ice
    cutting our losses
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  • Addressing this issue will open ____________ - it's more complicated than we initially thought.
    a bottom line
    a day
    a can of worms
    a cool head
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  • After weeks of negotiations, we finally managed to ____________ with our biggest client.
    break the ice
    cut our losses
    close a deal
    take somebody on board
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  • The manager needs to give the team some space to work without constantly ____________.
    breathing down someone’s neck
    closing a deal
    causing a bottleneck
    crossing the board
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  • Even in challenging situations, it's essential to ____________ to make rational decisions.
    break the ice
    cut our losses
    keep a cool head
    breathe down someone’s neck
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