Body Idioms Part II

To truly understand the business, you need to (get involved) in the day-to-day operations and get to work..

After the scandal, the CEO tried to (abandon) the situation, but he was still held accountable.

Despite the pushback, she (persisted) and stuck to her principles.

I always make sure to (memorize) my presentation beforehand and learn it by rote.

I had a chance to study abroad in college, but it (escape) when I didn't apply in time.

She's (decided) on becoming a doctor since she was a child.

Our head of research and development is the (real the person responsible for inventing) behind our latest innovations.

He can't keep a secret and is always blabbing to everyone; he (tells everyone).

Whenever I meet with our clients, I make sure (to listen carefully) and really listen to their needs and concerns.

Our startup is (a skeleton) at the moment, but we're working hard to expand and grow.

Our company almost went (bankrupt) during the pandemic, but we were able to pivot and adapt to the new challenges.

We made a pact to keep each other's secrets, and (I won't say a word).