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Even in challenging situations, it's essential to ____________ to make rational decisions.

keep a cool head

break the ice

cut our losses

breathe down someone’s neck

The manager needs to give the team some space to work without constantly ____________.

breathing down someone’s neck

causing a bottleneck

crossing the board

closing a deal

After weeks of negotiations, we finally managed to ____________ with our biggest client.

close a deal

break the ice

cut our losses

take somebody on board

Addressing this issue will open ____________ - it's more complicated than we initially thought.

a can of worms

a cool head

a bottom line

a day

We're excited to be ____________ as our new marketing director; her expertise will greatly benefit our campaigns.

taking Silvija on board

breaking the ice

cutting our losses

taking on a can of worms

The quality control team warned against ____________ in the manufacturing process, as it could compromise product safety.

cutting corners

breaking the ice

taking somebody on board

keeping a cool head

The project isn't yielding the results we hoped for; perhaps it's time to ____________ and redirect our resources elsewhere.

cut our losses

close a deal

break the ice

call it a day

It's been a long day of negotiations; I think it's time to ____________ and continue tomorrow with fresh minds.

call it a day

cut our losses

close a deal

keep a cool head

The CEO emphasised the importance of every department being aligned with the new strategy ____________.

across the board

the bottom line

cut our losses

breathe down someone’s neck

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

call it a day

take somebody on board

We've analysed our expenses thoroughly, and it's clear that to improve profitability, we need to focus on ____________.

the bottom line

closing a deal

cutting corners

keep a cool head

The new software system has been ____________ in our production process, slowing down everything else.

causing a bottleneck

cutting corners

breaking the ice

calling it a day

If you throw cold water on something, you...

discourage or forbid it

spend money on it

discard a bad idea

If you strike while the iron is hot, you...

take advantage of something

postpone an important decision

close down a business

If you slash prices, you...

reduce them significantly

freeze them

increase them

If something sells like hotcakes, it...

sells very quickly

is a new product

is an expensive product

Red tape refers to...

excessive bureaucracy

working hours

the guidelines and rules about how to conduct a meeting

If you put your nose to the grindstone, you...

work hard

start a new company

complicate a negotiation

If something is on the block...

it is on sale

it is reduced

it is expensive

A number cruncher is...

an accountant

a financial officer

a CEO

If you're given a kickback, you...

receive money in exchange of favourable treatment

lower the price of something

are given a raise

If something jumps off the shelves, it...

sells very well

it is a new product

doesn't sell very well

If you jack up the price of something, you...

make it higher

freeze it

make it lower

If a company is in the black, it...

is successful

is illegal

needs financing

If you have one's finger in the pie, you...

are involved in something

will be punished

have permission to speak

If you have a stake in something, you...

have part ownership of a company

are involved in something,

get an increase in one's salary

If a company goes belly up, it...

goes out of business because of financial problems

is financially profitable

starts a new company

If you hang out one's shingle, you...

open your own business

do something as planned or as agreed

go out of business because of financial problems

If you cut a deal, you...

make a business arrangement or contract with someone

you ruin a business opportunity

you need to negotiate

If you crunch the numbers, you...

do mathematical calculations

cope with financial worries

offer a low amount of money

If something is done by a long shot...

it's done by a big difference

it's done dangerously

it's done quickly

If you bail out a company, you...

rescue a company that has financial problems

start a new company

close down a company

If you call it a day, you must

finish work for the day

start working harder

need to have an urgent meeting

If you have to go back to square one, you...

have to start over again

have already finished the project

need financing

If a company is operating on a shoestring, they are...

operating on very little money

doing well

closing down

If you need to learn the ropes, you...

need to learn the basics of something

already know all there is to know

ruin a business deal with someone

If you put in a tender, you..

make an offer

start working

have a strict time limit

If you pick up the tab, you...

pay the bill

request an invoice

calculate the amount

A down payment is...

a first part of the total payment

a cash payment

a reduced payment

If you second a motion...

you agree with a proposal

you put something in action

you make a second proposal

The shelf life of something refers to...

it's use use within a certain length of time

that it must be kept for a long time

a place for discarded objects

If a project is in the pipeline...

it's still in progress

it's ready for delivery

it's under discussion

If something goes down the drain...

it's wasted or lost

it's quality is reduced

it becomes more expensive

If you corner the market, you...

dominate an area of business

enter the market

override an agreement

If you clinch a deal, you...

reach an agreement

put an end to a discussion

complicate a negotiation

To pay for the things that you need to live when you have little money.

make ends meet

Metaphor for the invisible barrier that prevents some people from rising to senior positions.

break the glass ceiling

Someone skilled at many different things but not necessarily an expert in one are.

be a jack of all trades

To contribute your fair share of the work.

pull your weight

To make an extra effort to achieve a goal.

go the extra mile

To earn money to support a family or household.

bring home the bacon

To have too much work to deal with.

be snowed under with work

To work all day and night without stopping.

work around the clock

Iidom. To think in a different, unconventional way.

think outside the box

Idiom. To lose a job, usually because of poor performance or misconduct.

get the sack

to get started on something, often a project

(to) get something off the ground

to copy an idea; to steal

(to) rip off

to keep something secret; to not let anybody know about a new project or plan

(to) keep something under wraps

a huge success; a successful product

big win

extra product features, usually using the latest technologies; product features which are attractive, but not essential for the product to function

bells and whistles

to make a project a high priority; to speed up the time frame of a project

(to) fast track a project

let’s keep quiet about this; I agree not to tell anyone about this

mum’s the word

an action plan; a plan for how a project will proceed

game plan

to find out about something, often sensitive information

(to) get wind of

to make a lot of money

(to) make a killing

A big success; a huge hit

blockbuster

to think up a very good idea

(to) come up with a winner

I don't want to have __________ when it comes to my career. I'm exploring various opportunities.

all my eggs in one basket

Let's __________ after we've had a chance to gather more information on the project.

circle back

Our current approach is not yielding the desired results. We need to think __________ and come up with innovative solutions.

outside the box

It's not fair to __________ when a mistake was made by the entire team. We should take collective responsibility.

throw someone under the bus

I don't want to rush into anything. I'll put this idea __________ for now and revisit it later.

on the backburner

When starting a new job, it's essential to __________ and make a strong impression on your colleagues.

hit the ground running

Before we make a decision, I'd like to __________ with the marketing team to gather their input.

touch base

Let's __________ and see if our new marketing strategy gets a positive response from our target audience.

run it up the flagpole

I think it's important not to put __________. You should explore different options for your investments.

all your eggs in one basket

We've been discussing this project for a while now, but it's time to __________ and start implementing our ideas.

get the ball rolling

Keep someone in the loop

To keep someone involved and aware of the latest developments about a certain topic

In the pipeline

Something that is being in process or being planned

The ball is in your court

You are now responsible for the next course of action

Ballpark figure

A rough estimate

Cutting-edge

usually referred to technology being very advance

Hit the ground running

To start doing something (project/job) with enthusiasm

Think outside the box

To think in a creative way

On the same page

Have an agreement about something

Wiggle room

Change in budget/schedule to allow us to do something else

Go off on one

Get angry

Pull someone's leg

Make fun of someone

being put in a new or challenging situation without being prepared

Thrown in the deep end

thinking in a creative and nonconventional way, usually as a way to solve a problem

Think outside the box

to work your way up, the progression of roles at work over time

Climbing the corporate ladder

to do things most quickly and cheaply to save time and money but often compromising quality and bending the rules. NOT strictly following the rules or standards.

To cut corners

To do things strictly by the rules.

By the book

The expression refers to someone who fights to the very end, who never gives up until it’s completely over and there is no possibility of victory.

To go down swinging

The process of learning, usually from trial and error. We often say that there can be "a steep ________", which means that one has to learn things quickly to meet the requirements of a specific job.

A learning curve

When things are highly uncertain when a decision has not been made yet.

Up in the air

To control enough quantity of a product or service that enables one to then change the market price willingly. It can also mean to be the only one making or providing a given product or service.

To corner the market

This expression means to start something again from the beginning because it’s not working as you would have liked or expected.

Back to the drawing board

This phrase comes from sports, like basketball for example when a player is trying to shoot from a long distance. It means something unlikely to happen. With very little chance of success.

A long shot

To learn the basics of a profession, a specific task or activity.

To learn the ropes

When you are unable to carry out any meaningful action because of regulations, rules or other people with authority.

Hands are tied

To provide an offer or negotiation, also to provide skills or attributes that can benefit the situation or company in some way.

Bring to the table

To start something from the very beginning, unfortunately, it can also mean that no progress has been made on your current project

Back to square one

To summarize something into as few words as possible

In a nutshell

To contact or get in touch with someone

Touch base

To think unconventionally, creatively and explore new non-conformist ideas.

To think outside the box

Something not very complicated.

It’s not rocket science

To update someone on the current situation or to give them all the necessary information to allow them to complete their task or fulfil their mission.

To get someone up to speed

To start getting serious about something.

To get down to business

Usually referring to the final profit margin of a business when all expenses have been paid.

The bottom line

To build or start something from nothing, from zero.

From the ground up

When there’s no easy way out or a good solution. Whatever you do, whichever option you choose, the outcome will not be ideal.

Between a rock and a hard place

If you want to succeed in this highly competitive economic environment, you have to th_______ ou_______ the b_____ to gain an edge on your rivals.

think outside the box

I don’t understand why there are so many mistakes in this report. It’s not r_______ sc__________!

rocket science

Why don’t you come to the office and I’ll br______ you u__ t___ sp_____ before we go to the meeting.

bring you up to speed

I'm glad we could have a small chat but now let’s g____ d____ to bu_______, we have work to do.

get down to business

Building a company fr_____ the gr_____ u____ can bring you great pride if you are successful.

from the ground up

Management finds itself be_____ a r_____k and a ha_____ p____e after the corruption scandal. Either they file for bankruptcy and hope that law enforcement forgets about them, or they stay in business and run the risk of going to jai

between a rock and a hard place

The company’s decision to cu_________ co_____________ ended up costing them dearly when they got caught red-handed and had to pay a huge fine for committing fraud.

cut corners

I don’t want to take any chances of getting caught by the financial regulators and having to pay significant fines. We have to do everything b___ t_____ bo______.

by the books

The future of our company is uncertain due to our massive debt, but I can guarantee that we will g____ d____n sw_______, whatever happens, we will not give up.

go down swinging

There was a steep l________g c________e when I started out trading stock options, but I now feel like I’m finally getting the hang of it

learning curve

It took her a while to le______ t___ ro_______, but now she is confident and we feel that we can count on her to manage her client portfolio

learn the ropes

We were hoping to sign the contract by the end of the month, but there are still too many things u__ i___ t___ a___r we need to deal with first.

up in the air

I wish I could help you cut through all this red tape but my ha________ are ti_______. My boss won’t let me.

hands are tied

Intel has pretty much co______ the ma______ of microprocessors for servers. Their direct competition, AMD, is a distant second.

cornered the market

This project is not going as planned, let’s get b____ck to t____ dr______ b___rd and fix what’s going wrong.

back to the drawing board

Getting a senior position in the corporation one day is a l_____g sh______, but if you don’t try you’ll never find out if it’s possible.

a long shot

If you wanted to invest all your money in your idea, maybe an experienced businessperson would tell you "not to put all your eggs in one basket"

That is a risky idea, and that you should be more careful.

Your business partner and you have to be "on the same page" for everything to work out. What does that mean?

That you have to agree on your ideas.

If you hear that your idea "isn't going to fly" that means...

That it's not going to work.

"I'm learning the ropes in my new job" what does that mean?

To start learning how something works.

Give us an example of an idiom in spanish.

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If your team tells you to work very hard and "keep your eye on the ball" what do they mean?

To keep the final goal in mind.

You have been talking about your project for 10 minutes, but your investor asks you to just tell them the idea "in a nutshell". What does that mean?

That they want a short version with less explanation.

Someone is very sad because their project "went down the drain", what does that mean?

That something got wasted, ruined or is no longer able to continue.

If someone tells you that you need to stop playing and "get down to business", what do they mean?

To take things seriously and focus.

What does it mean if a person is always "by the book"?

To do things exactly according to the rules or to the law.

When someone loses something that they didn't work very hard on, people can say "Easy come, easy go" What do you think that means?

Something gained easily can also be lost easily

What do you have to do if someone tells you to "go the extra mile"?

To make a bigger effort.

If someone tells you "you need to look at the bigger picture", what do they mean?

To look at more than just what's immediate.

"I'm not sure how much money the investors will give us, but to give you a BALLPARK FIGURE, I'd say $20,000". What does BALLPARK FIGURE mean?

An estimate amount, not exact.

What does "Back to square one" mean?

To start from the very beginning.

What does "ahead of the pack" mean?

Being the leader of a group, being the best.

What kind of language do we use when we apply idioms? Figurative or Literal?

Figurative Language

It's a word or phrase that has a different meaning than what is being said.

An Idiom

We wanted to finish earlier, but it has taken the project some time to __________________.

get off the ground

All right, every one! There's been enough Small Talk for now, let's __________________.

get down to business

I don't like to ______________ when I have company for dinner, I prepare a lot of dishes.

cut corners

The company ______________ after only two years in business because they had really bad sales.

crashed and burned

Her generosity just ____________. She had no problem allowing us to stay at her place for the night.

blew us away

If you want to get a good tip, you need to _____________ with your clients.

go the extra mile

______________, we solved the problem by ourselves without calling anyone.

In a nutshell

Once you sign the contract, it's a ____________, you can't change the conditions!

done deal

Both teams have excellent players but our coach is better so we have the ________________.

upper hand

Before we make any decisions today, I'd like to make sure that everyone is ________________ .

on the same page

The current mayor is so popular that defeating her will be an ________________.

uphill battle

Bill's secretary didn't ____________ with him about her salary so she quit.

see eye to eye

That last test question was a complete ____________, the easiest points of my life.

no-brainer

Once we got out of rush-hour traffic, it was ______________ the rest of the way home.

smooth sailing

It's up to you. It's your decision now.

The ball is in your court

understand something that's not obvious or directly communicated

read between the lines

Don't take it personally or as a universal truth

Take it with a grain of salt

phrase you say after a hard working day?

Let's call it a day

I'll keep you posted (equivalent)

I'll keep you in the loop

rush trough a project without attention to details

cut corners

get straight to the point

cut to the chase

It's obvious

It's a no brainer

a reference brand or product

benchmark

It's on a to-do list

It's in the pipeline

get back to a topic at a later time

We'll circle back/ Let's circle back to this

You're too busy

I've got a lot on my plate

Getting the project completed in time is an ----- battle

Uphill

My boss was releuctant to agree, but I twisted his ----- and he eventually agreed

Arm

There wasn't enough progress being made so I took the ----- by the horns and did it myself

Bull

The launch went great, it was all smooth -----

Sailing

Make sure you ----- it through

See

Don't mention that now it will rock the -----

Boat

I want the transaction to go through but there is a lot of red -----

Tape

I just want to make sure we are on the same -----

Page

Of course I agree, it's a -----

No brainer

I will see if he will agree but it's a -----

Long shot

In your first week you will learn the

Ropes

Sum it up for me in a

Nutshell

I would love to help you but my hands are

Tied

In our company we always go the extra

Mile

All our efforts went down the -----

Drain

Let's get this business off the -----

Ground

Here we do everything by the -----

Book

We need to look at the big -----

Picture

We need to make sure we're ahead of the -----

Pack

There's an ----- in the room

elephant

What is the meaning of...?

Be more successful than people trying to do the same

Have an advantage over someone

Spreading information through spoken language

What is the meaning of...?

Spreading information through spoken language

Have an advantage over someone

What is the meaning of...?

Have an advantage over someone

Be more successful than people trying to do the same

Spreading information through spoken language

What is the meaning of...?

Deal decisively with a difficult situation

Be firm when faced with opposition

Have an advantage over someone

What is the meaning of...?

Be firm when faced with opposition

A strategy

Start working

What is the meaning of...?

Start working

Be firm when faced with opposition

A strategy

What is the meaning of...?

A strategy

Start working

Be firm when faced with opposition

What is the meaning of...?

Teach or show someone how to do something

A strategy

Start working

What is the meaning of...?

Raise the standards

Teach or show someone how to do something

Start working

What is the meaning of...?

An attempt that has a low possibility of being accurate

Raise the standards

Think creatively and use your imagination

What is the meaning of...?

Think creatively and use your imagination

An idea or proposal has been unsuccessful and a new one must

Teach or show someone how to do something

What is the meaning of...?

To summarise

Raise the standards

Think creatively and use your imagination

What is the meaning of...?

An idea or proposal has been unsuccessful and a new one must

To summarise

Raise the standards

What is the meaning of...?

A plan or issue that is unresolved

An idea or proposal has been unsuccessful and a new one must

Have an advantage over someone

What is the meaning of...?

Do something following the rules

A plan or issue that is unresolved

To summarise

To contact someone, usually about a project or task.

To touch base.

To update someone on the current situation or to give them all the necessary information to allow them to complete their task or fulfil their mission.

To get someone up to speed.

To start getting serious about something.

To get down to business

When there’s no easy way out or a good solution. Whatever you do, whichever option you choose, the outcome will not be ideal.

Between a rock and a hard place.

To build or start something from nothing, from zero.

From the ground up.

To learn the basics of a profession, a specific task or activity.

Learn the ropes

To start from the beginning of a project because it's not working out right

Back to the drawing board

Something that is unlikely to happen or with very little success.

A long shot

To contribute and provide useful skills to a company or situation

Bring to the table

To summarize something in as few words as possible

In a nutshell

To think unconventionally or creatively

Think outside the box

Something that is not very complicated

It's not rocket science

To do things strictly by the rules

By the book

A pending situation, when things are not certain yet

Up in the air

To be unable to carry out a meaningful action

Hands are tied

“She worked day and night for a fortnight to finish the proposal.”

a period of two weeks

“I only have a couple minutes to chat; just give me a helicopter view of the report.”

a general idea of what’s happening

"The ball’s in your court now.”

to have the responsibility or to take action

“I have a lot on my plate since my supervisor quit last week.”

to have a lot of responsibilities

“Don’t expect a promotion if you’re constantly slacking off.”

to work lazily

“It may be a good idea, but the bottom line is that it’s not profitable.”

بيت القصيد the most important part

“My boss and I don’t always see eye to eye on this"

to agree

“The employees made small talk about their weekends while waiting outside the board room.”

a discussion about everyday topics

“There will be random testing on this, so stay on your toes.”

to stay alert

“Let’s all communicate constantly so we are on the same page.”

to have a shared understanding with others

“Stop looking at past examples and think outside the box.”

to go beyond a normal idea

“Company outings are a nice change of pace from our regular work week.”

to do something different from a normal routine

“Our manager is burning the midnight oil to meet every deadline.”

to consistently work beyond normal business hours

The client rejected our original concept, so it’s "back to the drawing board.”

to start again after a plan or idea was not successful

"keep me in the loop" means

to keep one informed of what events are occurring.

. "Don't Drop the Ball on This One" means...

not to let the opportunity slip away and to ensure that all efforts are made to complete the task at hand.

"Can You Get the Ball Rolling for Us?" means

to make things happen or get things started.

"Take It and Run with It." means

to start working on the idea right away and see how far you can take it.

"Please Keep Me Posted." means

to be kept up-to-date on what is happening with the project or situation

"Please Get Me Up to Speed." What does it mean

fill them in on all the important details that they may have missed.

undecided

UP IN THE AIR

conversation about unimportant topics that do not offend people

SMALL TALK

part of a select group with knowledge that others do not have

IN THE LOOP

everything that is involved with a particular situation

THE BIG PICTURE

difficult to achieve because of obstacles and difficulties

AN ULHILL BATTLE

something that will probably happen

A SAFE BET

something that has a low probability of happening

A LONG SHOT

not easily categorised

A GREY AREA

excessive rules and procedures

RED TAPE

not profitable, operating at a loss

IN THE RED

have great financial success

MAKE A KILLING

expects a lot in exchange for something

DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN

controls a business firmly and effectively

RUN A TIGHT SHIP

is in the position of being able to make the decisions that will influence a situation

CALL THE SHOTS

confident, optimistic

BE BULLISH

fail

TO BOMB

fail to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong

BLOW IT

alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally

COOK THE BOOKS

take a low-level position with a company with the goal of eventually getting a better position with the same company in the future

GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR

stop taking orders in order to end a bookkeeping period

CLOSE THE BOOKS

start something (usually a work project)

GET THE BALL ROLLING

increased very quickly

GO THROUGH THE ROOF

give (someone) permission to start doing something

GIVE (SB) THE GREEN LIGHT

faile to achieve a goal completely

COME UP SHORT

dominate a particular sector

CORNER THE MARKET

100% according to the rules

BY THE BOOK

If you want the best deals on a day of sales, you'd better not get stuck in traffic. /on a day of sales/

Black Friday

During their working lunch, Joan expanded in detail some new ideas for a new client. /expanded in detail/

fleshed out

I see you're not eating sushi. I assume that you don't like Japanese food. /assume that../

take it that

Just give me a brief summary. I have no time for the whole story. /a brief summary/

a gist

Voters hate changing their position and they still do it./changing their position/

flip-flopping

The team really tries hard to make the client happy. / tries hard/

bends over backwards

Ewa speaks English perfectly, yet she doesn't believe in her abilities. / doesn't believe in her abilities/

sells herself short

Don't worry about the Christmas party. It's only August.We'll deal with the issue at the time, not before. /deal with the issue at the time, not before/

cross that bridge when we come to it

Before you run the numbers, I want you to present that idea to me for approval. /present that idea to me for approval/

to run that idea by me

When you say you'll change, but revert to your ways, you contradict youself. /contradict yourself/

talk out of both sides of your mouth

Josh is always late. The scuttlebutt is he is in a serious troubble./ in a serious trouble/

his head is on the chopping block

We hired Lisa because she thinks originally and always generates interesting ideas./thinks originally/

thinks outside the box

To achieve our goal, we need to take resposibilitty./to take resposibility/

to step up to the plate

My boss rejected my presentation with criticism and told me to remake almost all the key points in it. /rejected with criticism/

threw cold water

The iPhone, the Big Mac and Diet Coke are all reliable sources of income. / relaiable sources of income/

cash cows

to start doing what needs to be done

get down to business

excessive bureaucracy

red tape

choose the easiest, least expensive way

cut corners

discuss something frankly and directly

talk turkey

someone very important

big cheese

waste your efforts by pursuing the wrong path

bark up the wrong tree

do something which causes problems

rock the boat

it's nothing complicated

it's not rocket science

Make more effort than expected

go the extra mile

Either you'll do it the way I want or you won't do it at all

My way or the highway

Take the risk by placing all efforts into 1 thing

put one's eggs in one basket

Learn the basics about the job/work

learn the ropes

Having too much work

be snowed under with work

Working hard to achieve something

No pain, no gain

Think in a creative way

Think outside the box

His lawyer _________________ about what had happened since his arrest.

put him in the picture

I've tried to discuss my feelings with her, but it's like _________________.

talking to a brick wall

“I don't believe it that she did it. I'm going to go to ask her and ________________.”

hear it straight from the horse's mouth

I was talking to Kyle about Georgia, but we were _____________. I was talking about Georgia in Russia, and he was talking about Georgia in the U.S.A. We laughed when we realised we were talking about two different "Georgias".

at cross-purposes

His handwriting was so bad that we couldn't __________ out of it.

make heads or tails

“Before we make any decisions today, I'd like to make sure that everyone is _________.”

on the same page

When Jack and Taylor arrived at the award function together, everyone ___________.

got the wrong end of the stick

We've hired a new intern to help you with data entry, so be sure to _______ about the project.

keep her in the loop

“I _________ that my sister-in-law got the promotion, but I really don't know much about it.”

heard on the grapevine

Let me _________; I don't think you're right for this job.

get straight to the point

________, the servers are crashing because of an issue with our power supply.

To put it in a nutshell

“Your worries have nothing to do with the new proposal. Stop _______, and cast your vote!”

beating around the bush

Stop small talk and start focusing on the important work

Get down to business

Do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality

Cut corners

Follow rules and procedures exactly.

By the book

Make extra effort.

To go the extra mile

The most important point or outcome.

The bottom line

Strategy or plan of action.

Game plan

Make brief contact or check in.

Touch base

In agreement or understanding.

On the same page

Informed and included in communication.

In the loop

Start a project or process.

Get the ball rolling

Start over after failure.

Back to the drawing board

Be creative and find new or unconventional solutions

Think outside the box

cut corners

undertake something in what appears to be the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way

the ball is in your court

it is up to you to make the next move

all in the same boat

to be in the same unpleasant situation as other people

go the extra mile

to do more than one is required to do

twist someone’s arm

to try to force someone to do something

word of mouth

spoken language; informal or unofficial discourse.

raise the bar

raise the standards

up in the air

not decided or having no plans

behind the scenes

in a place or a manner that most people don’t see

ahead of the game

having an advantage because you’re better prepared or have more talent in a particular area than other people involved

on the same page

two or more people agreeing about what to do or having the same opinion on a subject

by the book

strictly following the rules in a situation

in the loop

being part of a group that is being informed about something in progress

from the ground up

start something from the beginning and see it through to completion

on the ball

know what is happening and be able to react to it quickly

cut your losses

stop a process that is unsuccessful before it gets worse

go back to square one

have to start again from the beginning

bring something to the table

contribute to a conversation or situation in a useful way

hit the nail on the head

be correct about (often the cause of) a situation or problem

think outside the box

approach a problem or situation in a way that hasn’t been done before

keep someone on their toes

make sure someone is ready to do something unexpected

start the ball rolling

get a process going

start off on the right foot

begin something in a positive way

Even though it was difficult, We had to_______ and finish the task on time

bite the bullet

When starting a new job, it is important to____ and understand how everything works

learn the ropes

If you want to impress your boss, you will need to _________ and show your dedication

go extra mile

The restaurant__________ after struggling for a year

go belly up

He always does the things ______ and never bend the rules

by the book

to do something strictly according to the rules or official procedures

by the book

to give up or admit defeat in a situation

throw in the towell

to rely entirely on one course of action or decision , risking everything

put all one's eggs in one basket

something that is in progress or development and will be ready soon

in the pipeline

to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult

bite the bullet

to learn how to do a particular job or activity

learn the ropes

to agree or have a shared understanding about something

on the same page

to describe something accurately or get straight to the point

hit the nail on the head

To make a special effort or do more than what is expected

go the extra mile

The most important fact or the final result

The bottom line

To do something quickly or easily , often sacrificing quality or disregarding rules

cut corners

To be in a rush to complete something before deadline

Work against the clock

To go bankrupt or fail

go belly up

To set a higher standard or expectation for something

Raise the bar

Something that has a very low chance of success

a long shot

I hate going to the dentist but I suppose, I'll just have to.........

bite the bullet

After several failed attempts to learn the guitar, he finally ___________

throw in the towel

Don't____________ . We need everything done to a high standard, not rushed

cut corners

In what moment do you ever throw the towel?

make a sentence using "go belly up"

make a sentence using "Go the extra mile"

make a sentence using "put all your eggs in one basket"

make a sentence by using "Learn the ropes"

make a sentence using "By the book"

We really ________________ with this video. We already have a million YouTube views.

HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD

"If you _______________ when learning English, you might not develop strong foundational skills.

CUT CORNERS

........... THE SAME PAGE

ON

THE..............LINE

BOTTOM

AFTER WEEKS TRYING TO FIX MY CAR, I FINALLY

THROW IN THE TOWEL

HE ALWAYS DOES THE THING........................ AND NEVER BEND THE RULES

BY THE BOOK

WORK AGAINST THE.........................

CLOCK

THE NEW IPHONE ................FOR ITS QUALITY

RAISE THE BAR

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF WORK AGAINST THE CLOCK

TO BE IN A RUSH TO COMPLETE SOMETHING BEFORE DEADLINE

BITE THE...............

BULLET

FALIH INVESTED ALL HIS MONEY IN BBCA COMPANY, ........................

PUT ALL HIS EGGS IN ONE BASKET

THE TEACHER WANTS US TO FOLLOW THE RULES EXACTLY, SO WE'RE DOING EVERYTHING.............

BY THE BOOK

THROW IN THE..................

TOWEL

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF RAISE THE BAR?

SET THE HIGHER STANDARD

GO............. UP

BELLY

start doing what needs to be done

get down to business

continue thinking about or giving attention to something important

keep an eye on the ball

use (something) to maximum advantage

to leverage

be kept unaware of information about a particular matter

be kept out of the loop

highly advanced; innovative or pioneering

cutting-edge

a product or service that makes a lot of money over a long period of time

a cash cow

used to refer to a situation in which someone either must succeed by his or her own efforts or fail completely

sink or swim

strictly according to the rules

by the book

the fundamental and most important factor

the bottom line

a rough numerical estimate

a ball park figure

back to the beginning of a process to start it again, because it is not working

back to the drawing board

when you have spent more money than they have in your account you are ...

in the red

to "make contact” or “reconnect.

to touch base

(especially of a business or politician) ahead of current thinking or trends

ahead of the curve

a position of agreement or alliance

aligment

to upset or annoy someone

to ruffle sb's feathers

a bomb that is hidden in the ground and that explodes when a person steps on it

a landmine (sstep on, hit)

"Kickbacks"

payments for special favors (like winning a contract).

kicks in boxing

"Golden handcuffs"

financial incentives given to employees in order to persuade

handcuffs made of gold

reasons to stay in the company

"a pain in the neck"

annoying person

medical diagnosis

suffering

"To go belly up"

a project or business failed to generate profit

to sunbathe

to sleep

"Silent / sleeping partner"

they’re not actively helping to manage the company

not very talkative

the one you don't share information with

"On a shoestring"

you’re working on a tight budget or with very little money

failing to do your duties

signing a good contract

"Start from scratch"

when you need to start something new from beginning

too many difficulties

"Need it yesterday"

It means, “This should have been done sooner. I need it right now.”

"The eleventh hour"

at the last minute

too quick

too slow

enough time left

"Team up with"

it means joining together to work as a team.

"Pass the buck" (to smb)

When you pass the buck, you make excuses and pass blame to someone else if things don’t go as planned.

"Step up to the plate"

If you step up to the plate, you take on a role or responsibility—usually a difficult one that others don’t want. This is a quality that companies look for