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at risk.
at stake
better or more successful than the competition.
ahead of the pack
more advanced than the competition.
ahead of the curve
When something unfortunate happens,
a tough break
means to persuade or convince someone to do something that he or she does not want to do
twist someone's arm
people hear about it through informal conversation with friends, family members, acquaintances, etc.
word of mouth
Something done secretly (and usually illegally) in the business world
under the table
means to quit
throw in the towel
means to convince someone to do something
talk someone into something
s modern and technologically advanced
state of the art
means to start something in a positive way
start off on the right foot
means to not change one's opinion or position
stand one's ground
is conversation about unimportant topics that do not offend people (the weather, for example).
small talk
means to end a relationship
sever ties
means to do something until it is finished
see something through
If people are in the same situation
same boat
means to cause problems or disrupt a peaceful situation
rock the boat
efers to excessive rules, procedures, and regulations that make it difficult to accomplish something.
red tape
means to rely on only one thing to bring success
put all one's eggs in one basket
means to be alert
on your toes
means to be in control of a situation and aware of changes
on top of something
means to be alert and aware of things.
on the ball
f a law is unclear or omits information. This lack of legal clarity allows people or corporations to pay less in taxes or gain some other advantage.
loophole
means to learn the basics of something.
learn the ropes
means the last annoyance, disturbance, or betrayal which causes someone to give up, lose their patience, or become angry
last straw
means in a few words
in a nutshell
means it is new and innovative
ground-breaking
When someone wastes or loses something
go down the drain
means to take a low-level position with a company with the goal of eventually getting a better position with the same company.
get/have one's foot in the door
means to get used to doing something again after having a break from that activity.
get back in/into the swing of things
means to stop doing something that is unproductive and won't ever generate results.
cut one's losses
take shortcuts and find an easier or cheaper way to do something.
cut corners
when someone fails to achieve a goal, but not completely.
come up short
means to give in or agree to something that someone previously did not want to accept.
cave (or cave in)
means to do things according to company policy or the law. It means to follow the rules 100%.
by the book
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