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I've helped him in every way I can – the ball's in his court now.

It is time for someone to deal with a problem or make a decision, because other people have already done as much as they can

Peter told his boss that he wouldn't quit. He's in it for the long haul.

to be involved or willing to be involved in an activity or situation for a long time, rather than just a few days, weeks, etc.

It took me a month to learn the ropes at my new job.

to learn/know how to do a job or activity.

Jack tried to be kind to his boss when he quit in job because he didn't want to burn his bridges.

If you are in a situation and you burn your boats/bridges, you destroy all possible ways of going back to that situation.

The new secretary is so rude—it's time she got the sack.

To be fired from a job or task.

I think that painting the house should be on the back burner until we decide on what furniture we want to buy.

Of a low priority; given less or little thought or attention; postponed or suspended.

We have to get the ball rolling on this project soon.

To make something begin or happen.

Everyone agreed not to talk shop at the staff party.

To talk about your job with those you work with when not at work.

An internship might not sound very interesting, but it's a great way to get a foot in the door at this company.

The chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. The phrase is often used to refer to employment.

Greg had to put his weekend plans on hold and go into the office on Saturday for a few hours.

To postpone something.

I dread small talk at parties, so I usually only hang around people I know.

Light conversation, usually engaged in with strangers or slight acquaintances out of a sense of politeness or social obligation.

There's no point getting into an argument about this. We don't see eye to eye with each other—let's just leave it at that.

To agree with someone (about something); to share someone's position or opinion (on some topic or issue).

It's already 6 pm. Let's call it a day.

To stop working, either at one's job or on a particular task, for the rest of the day.

Oh, she immediately agreed to come tonight—I didn't even have to twist her arm.

To pressure or force one into doing something.

Most of the employees were kept in the dark about the merger until the last minute.

To be uninformed; to not be told know what's happening.

The bottom line is that we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project.

The most important fact in a situation.

Mike is a marketing genius. People often invite him to lunch or dinner so they can pick his brains.

To ask someone many questions so you can learn from him/her.

A good rule of thumb is to plant your seedlings around the end of May.

A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.

We've been absolutely swamped ever since the famous actor mentioned our company in one of his social media posts.

Extremely busy, to the point of being overwhelmed, overburdened, or overworked.

Tomorrow we need to submit our annual budget, so we will be burning the midnight oil tonight.

To stay up late working on a project or task. The phrase refers to the outdated practice of using an oil lamp.

The company has a glass ceiling that prevents women from being promoted to higher positions.

The systemic discrimination (likened to an invisible barrier) against certain groups in the workplace, especially women, that prevents them from advancing.