where the rubber meets the road
the point at which a theory or idea is put to a practical test
solo thinking
trying to solve a problem by yourself
Eat a reality sandwich
Living in reality, facing what is going on around you
barking up the wrong tree
following the wrong course of action
brownie points
an imaginary reward, for doing good deeds, finding success or earning favour with someone
play hard ball
to be a tough negotiator
Put a pin in it
stop talking about something for an undetermined amount of time
reinvent the wheel
Recreating something that already exists, often unnecessarily
jumping through hoops
have to use extreme amount of effort to achieve something
ball is in your court.
It's your turn to share your ideas
all hands meeting
all employees must attend the meeting
to touch base
a quick talk or email for an update on something
All due respect
an expression of disagreement or criticism.
The elephant in the room
an obvious major problem or issue that people avoid discussing or acknowledging
a dog in this fight
Having a good chance at success
the way the cookie crumbles
the way things work out
across the pond
Reference to North American & Europe's position to each other