IT Support idioms

a misunderstanding between people, usually related to making arrangements. Examples : I’m afraid they got their wires crossed and he printed the wrong book. We

Meaning: a lot of bureaucracy, hidden or unknown reasons that make a particular situation very complicated, difficult and slow Example: Wheels within wheels.

Meaning: As good as claims or reputation would suggest Example: Everyone's talking about the Apple Watch, but I think it's not all it's cracked up to be.

Meaning: to be right there in the lead, at the front Example: Apple is always at the cutting edge of technology. The company has become a leader in the indust

Meaning: to be exactly right Example: He confirmed her suspicions; he was right on the button.

Definition: With everything included (said of a price). For example: “That car will cost you $8,600 out the door.” ...

Meaning: the finest practical details of something rather than theories or ideas about it Example: Adam has worked in this business for 20 years; he knows the

A corporate whistle-blower [=a person who works for a corporation and tells people about the corporation’s illegal activities]

It went viral -quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by person-to-person electronic communication. A viral video. It was amazing how fast the st