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  • means to give in or agree to something that someone previously did not want to accept.
    cave (or cave in)
  • take shortcuts and find an easier or cheaper way to do something.
    cut corners
  • means it is new and innovative
    ground-breaking
  • means to be in control of a situation and aware of changes
    on top of something
  • f a law is unclear or omits information. This lack of legal clarity allows people or corporations to pay less in taxes or gain some other advantage.
    loophole
  • means to end a relationship
    sever ties
  • means to rely on only one thing to bring success
    put all one's eggs in one basket
  • when someone fails to achieve a goal, but not completely.
    come up short
  • Something done secretly (and usually illegally) in the business world
    under the table
  • means to be alert and aware of things.
    on the ball
  • means to do things according to company policy or the law. It means to follow the rules 100%.
    by the book
  • s modern and technologically advanced
    state of the art
  • means to convince someone to do something
    talk someone into something
  • If people are in the same situation
    same boat
  • is conversation about unimportant topics that do not offend people (the weather, for example).
    small talk
  • means the last annoyance, disturbance, or betrayal which causes someone to give up, lose their patience, or become angry
    last straw
  • means to do something until it is finished
    see something through
  • means to learn the basics of something.
    learn the ropes
  • means to start something in a positive way
    start off on the right foot
  • When someone wastes or loses something
    go down the drain
  • means to cause problems or disrupt a peaceful situation
    rock the boat
  • means to get used to doing something again after having a break from that activity.
    get back in/into the swing of things
  • means to be alert
    on your toes
  • people hear about it through informal conversation with friends, family members, acquaintances, etc.
    word of mouth
  • at risk.
    at stake
  • means to not change one's opinion or position
    stand one's ground
  • means to stop doing something that is unproductive and won't ever generate results.
    cut one's losses
  • means to persuade or convince someone to do something that he or she does not want to do
    twist someone's arm
  • efers to excessive rules, procedures, and regulations that make it difficult to accomplish something.
    red tape
  • When something unfortunate happens,
    a tough break
  • better or more successful than the competition.
    ahead of the pack
  • more advanced than the competition.
    ahead of the curve
  • means to take a low-level position with a company with the goal of eventually getting a better position with the same company.
    get/have one's foot in the door
  • means to quit
    throw in the towel
  • means in a few words
    in a nutshell
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