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  • the bottom line
    the final result or most important point
  • cut corners
    do something too quickly or cheaply
  • back to the drawing board
    start again from the beginning
  • fast track something
    make something happen faster
  • get the ball rolling
    start something
  • think long-term
    plan for the future
    not just now
  • bite the bullet
    do something difficult or unpleasant
  • game changer
    something that changes everything
  • win-win situation
    everyone benefits
  • put your money where your mouth is
    take action to support your words
  • be snowed under
    be very busy
  • get your foot in the door
    get your first chance
  • a grey area
    something unclear or undefined
  • hit a snag
    face a small problem
  • behind the scenes
    secretly or in private
  • in the loop
    be informed or updated
  • stay on top of something
    stay informed and in control
  • learn the ropes
    learn how something works
  • out of the loop
    not informed
  • cut to the chase
    get to the point
  • put something on the back burner
    delay something
  • ballpark figure
    an approximate number or guess
  • low-hanging fruit
    something easy to do or achieve
  • get down to business
    start working seriously
  • on the same page
    agree or understand something the same way
  • at the end of the day
    when everything is considered
  • think on your feet
    make quick decisions
  • raise the bar
    set a higher standard
  • no-brainer
    an easy decision
  • hit the ground running
    start immediately and effectively
  • put all your eggs in one basket
    rely on one plan only
  • up in the air
    undecided or not yet planned
  • call the shots
    be the one who makes the decisions
  • move the goalposts
    change the rules unfairly
  • on the back foot
    at a disadvantage
  • crunch the numbers
    do math or analyze financial data
  • raise a red flag
    warn about a problem
  • think outside the box
    be creative and find new ideas
  • go back and forth
    keep changing your mind
  • touch base
    contact someone briefly
  • by the book
    follow the rules strictly
  • keep your eye on the ball
    stay focused
  • touch and go
    uncertain situation
  • in the driver’s seat
    be in control
  • take it offline
    talk about it later or privately
  • ahead of the curve
    more advanced than others
  • in a nutshell
    in short or in summary
  • the big picture
    the overall view
    not the small details
  • be in hot water
    be in trouble
  • go the extra mile
    do more than expected
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