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We need to find an investor who can help us get this project off the ground.
to successfully get something started
Companies should never cut corners with regards to health and safety.
to do a task to a lower standard to save time or money
The directors have finally given us the green light to increase spending.
to authorise or allow someone to do something
Everything is still up in the air about our company relocating to another office.
describes when something is still undecided and plans are not yet finalised
We're all in the same boat because our company is closing and we need new jobs.
to be in the same difficult or unpleasant situation
He doesn't always see eye to eye with his colleague about the future priorities.
to agree with another person
I think we have spent enough time discussing this project. Let's call it a day.
to stop doing something (to leave work or do something else)
My boss said that she cannot give me a promotion because her hands are tied.
not able to act in a particular way because of external reasons
My team went behind my back and complained to the boss before speaking with me.
to talk about someone or take action without their knowledge
I got the thumbs up from my boss about working from home every Friday.
to show support and give approval
One of the applicants competing for the new position has just thrown in the towel.
to quit or give up something
I told the new manager not to rock the boat before she gets to know her team.
to do something which changes a stable routine and may cause problems
We only have a limited time to discuss this today, so let’s get down to business.
to start focussing on a specific task
Our boss built this company from the ground up.
to do something from the start/very beginning