Academic & Employment Idioms (no context) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

on the ball

alert, organized, paying attention

team player

someone who works well with others

Hit or Miss

Sometimes good, sometimes not ("My grades in history are hit or miss")

A blessing in disguise

something that seems bad at first but ends up being beneficial.

Think on your feet

to make quick decisions or respond well under pressure.

On the fence

undecided or unsure about something.

Put your best foot forward

to make a good impression or do your best.

Keep something under wraps

to keep something secret or confidential.

Take initiative

to act independently without being told.

Light at the end of the tunnel

a sign that a difficult situation will soon improve.

Up to speed

having the latest information or being fully informed.

Get your foot in the door

to gain an initial opportunity or position that could lead to something better.

Pull some strings

to use influence or connections to get something done.

The big picture

the overall view or main idea rather than small details.

In a nutshell

in summary or in a few words.

A gray area

something not clearly defined or where the rules are unclear.

Put two and two together

to figure something out from the information available.

On the same wavelength

thinking in a similar way or understanding each other well.

Ballpark figure

an approximate number or estimate.

Rule of thumb

a general guideline based on experience.

A learning curve

the rate or process of gaining new skills or knowledge.

Cut to the chase

to get to the main point quickly.

Ahead of the curve

performing better or more advanced than others.

Break down the task

to divide a large job into smaller, more manageable steps.

In the loop

informed or up to date about something.

Between a rock and a hard place

facing two difficult or unpleasant choices.

On the back burner

delayed or given lower priority.

By the book

to follow rules or procedures exactly.

Out of your comfort zone

doing something new or unfamiliar that feels challenging.

Take it one step at a time

to progress slowly and carefully through a task.

The bottom line

the most important point or final result.

Burn the midnight oil

to work late into the night.

A piece of cake

something that is very easy to do.

In hot water

in trouble or facing difficulties.

Touch base

to briefly check in or make contact with someone.

Keep up the good work

to continue doing well.

Get the hang of it

to learn how to do something after some practice.

Cut corners

to do something in a quicker, cheaper, or easier way that sacrifices quality.

Call it a day

to stop working for the day or decide to end something.

Out of the blue

unexpectedly or without warning.

A win-win situation

a situation where everyone benefits.

Learn the ropes

to become familiar with how something is done.

The ball is in your court

it’s your turn to take action or make a decision.

Under the weather

feeling sick or unwell.

Keep an open mind

to be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.

Back to the drawing board

to start over after a plan or idea has failed.

In the long run

over a long period of time or after some time has passed.

Go the extra mile

to do more than what is required or expected.

Pull your weight

to do your fair share of the work.

Hit the ground running

to begin a task or job with energy and efficiency right away.

Think outside the box

to come up with creative or unconventional ideas.

On the same page

to have the same understanding or agreement about something.

Break the ice

to start a conversation or activity in a way that makes people feel more comfortable.