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Cut corners: The construction company cut corners on materials, resulting in a weak and unstable structure.

taking shortcuts not using proper procedures, often resulting in lowered quality, standards, or outcomes.

The ball is in your court: I have given you all the necessary information and it's your turn to make a decision. The ball is in your court now.

it is now your turn or responsibility to take action or make a decision in a particular situation.

All in the same boat: We're all facing financial challenges due to the economic downturn. We're all in the same boat and need to support each other.

everyone is facing the same situation or challenge, and they are all in it together, sharing the same circumstances or experiences.

Go the extra mile: She always goes the extra mile at work, staying late to ensure projects are completed to perfection.

to make extra effort or go beyond what is expected to achieve a desired outcome.

Twist someone's arm: I had to twist his arm to convince him to join us for the weekend trip.

to try to force someone to do something

Word of mouth: The success of the restaurant was primarily due to positive word of mouth from satisfied customers.

when people casually share information or recommendations with others based on personal experiences.

Raise the bar: The new CEO implemented strategies to raise the bar for customer service, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.

raise the standards

Up in the air: The decision on the new product launch is still up in the air. We haven't received a final verdict yet.

not decided or having no plans

Behind the scenes: While the actors performed on stage, there was a team working behind the scenes to manage the lighting and sound.

in a place or a manner that most people don’t see

Ahead of the game: With their innovative technology, the company stayed ahead of the game in the competitive market.

having an advantage because you’re better prepared or have more talent in a particular area than other people involved

On the same page: Before we proceed, let's make sure we're all on the same page and have a shared understanding of the project goals.

two or more people agreeing about what to do or having the same opinion on a subject

By the book: The lawyer advised her to follow the legal procedures strictly and handle the case by the book.

strictly following the rules in a situation

In the loop: The manager keeps her team in the loop by regularly communicating updates and developments.

being part of a group that is being informed about something in progress

From the ground up: He built his business empire from the ground up, starting with a small investment and gradually expanding.

start something from the beginning and see it through to completion

On the ball: The receptionist is always on the ball, promptly answering calls and assisting visitors.

to know what is happening and be able to react to it quickly

Cut your losses: After months of unsuccessful attempts to revive the project, they decided to cut their losses and cancel it.

stop a process that is unsuccessful before it gets worse

Go back to square one: The software development team encountered a critical error, and now they have to go back to square one to fix it.

have to start again from the beginning

Bring something to the table: As a marketing expert, she brings valuable insights and strategies to the table.

contribute to a conversation or situation in a useful way

Hit the nail on the head: His analysis of the market trends hit the nail on the head and provided accurate predictions.

be correct about (often the cause of) a situation or problem

Think outside the box: To solve the complex problem, they encouraged their team to think outside the box and explore unconventional solutions.

approach a problem or situation in a way that hasn’t been done before

Keep someone on their toes: The strict supervisor always keeps her employees on their toes by setting high expectations and providing feedback.

make sure someone is ready to do something unexpected

Get the ball rolling: Let's organize a kickoff meeting to get the ball rolling on the new project.

to begin or start an activity or process

Start off on the right foot: To ensure a successful partnership, it's important to establish trust and open communication from the very beginning. Starting off on the right foot is crucial.

begin something in a positive or correct way