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be informed (or not) about sth
in the loop / out of the loop
to successfully start something
get something off the ground
to act quickly while there is an opportunity
strike while the iron is hot
to do something cheaply or quickly at a lower standard
cut corners
to authorise or allow something, for example when the boss gives you approval
give someone the green light
a company fails or goes bankrupt
go belly up
to take the first step toward progress
get your foot in the door
to be responsible while someone is absent
hold the fort
Which idiom describes someone performing better than others?
ahead of the pack
Which idiom means that sth is still undecided or not final?
up in the air
Which idiom means that sth is not decided until the last minute?
go down to the wire
Which idiom means to show who must make the next decision?
the ball is in your court
Which idiom means to take responsibility for something?
the buck stops here
Which idiom means sth newly released or printed?
hot off the press
Which idiom means to be in the same difficult situation as others?
all in the same boat
Which idiom means to stop a project from continuing?
pull the plug
Which idiom means to learn how to do specific task?
learn the ropes
Which idiom means to make more effort than expected?
go the extra mile
Which idiom means to try to finish before a deadline?
work against the clock
Which idiom means to agree?
see eye to eye
Which idiom means to stop working?
call it a day
Which idiom means to speak without thinking in detailor checking?
off the top of your head
Which idiom means to be unable to act because of external reasons?
hands are tied
Which idiom means to stop something unsuccessful to avoid more loss?
cut one's losses
to commit everything to one plan
put all eggs in one basket
to act without someone's knowledge
go behind someone's back
to give full attention
keep one's eye on the ball
to pressure someone to do something
twist someone's arm
to praise someone for an achievement
give someone a pat on the back
to start a task again because the first attempt failed
back to the drawing board
to give approval
give the thumbs up
to find a hidden meaning
read between the lines
to make someone stay alert and ready
keep you on your toes
to obtain information directly from the source
from the horse's mouth
to start again from the beginning
back to square one
to increase standards
raise the bar
to be exactly right about a problem
hit the nail on the head
Which idiom describes hidden work not seen by the public?
behind the scenes
to be in agreement with sb
on the same page
to quit, give up
throw in the towel
to be competent and alert
on the ball
to change a stable routine and possibly cause problems
rock the boat
to do things according to the rules
by the book
to think creatively and develop new ideas
think outside the box
to start focusing on a specific task
get down to business
to do something from the very beginning
from the ground up
to contribute something of value
bring something to the table
to start a relationship in a positive way
get off on the right foot
to make something start happening
get the ball rolling
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