play hard ball
to be a tough negotiator
Put a pin in it
stop talking about something for an undetermined amount of time
reinvent the wheel
Recreating something that already exists, often unnecessarily
the way the cookie crumbles
the way things work out
The elephant in the room
an obvious major problem or issue that people avoid discussing or acknowledging
brownie points
an imaginary reward, for doing good deeds, finding success or earning favour with someone
solo thinking
trying to solve a problem by yourself
All due respect
an expression of disagreement or criticism.
to touch base
a quick talk or email for an update on something
barking up the wrong tree
following the wrong course of action
ball is in your court.
It's your turn to share your ideas
across the pond
Reference to North American & Europe's position to each other
jumping through hoops
have to use extreme amount of effort to achieve something