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to be exactly right about a problem

hit the nail on the head

Which idiom means to take responsibility for something?

the buck stops here

to think creatively and develop new ideas

think outside the box

to give approval

give the thumbs up

to contribute something of value

bring something to the table

be informed (or not) about sth

in the loop / out of the loop

to find a hidden meaning

read between the lines

Which idiom means to stop a project from continuing?

pull the plug

to praise someone for an achievement

give someone a pat on the back

to do something from the very beginning

from the ground up

to pressure someone to do something

twist someone's arm

Which idiom means to try to finish before a deadline?

work against the clock

Which idiom means to show who must make the next decision?

the ball is in your court

to act quickly while there is an opportunity

strike while the iron is hot

to make something start happening

get the ball rolling

a company fails or goes bankrupt

go belly up

Which idiom means to be unable to act because of external reasons?

hands are tied

to start again from the beginning

back to square one

Which idiom means to agree?

see eye to eye

to change a stable routine and possibly cause problems

rock the boat

to give full attention

keep one's eye on the ball

to be responsible while someone is absent

hold the fort

Which idiom means to be in the same difficult situation as others?

all in the same boat

Which idiom means to learn how to do specific task?

learn the ropes

to act without someone's knowledge

go behind someone's back

to be in agreement with sb

on the same page

Which idiom describes hidden work not seen by the public?

behind the scenes

to obtain information directly from the source

from the horse's mouth

to take the first step toward progress

get your foot in the door

to start focusing on a specific task

get down to business

to be competent and alert

on the ball

to make someone stay alert and ready

keep you on your toes

Which idiom means to speak without thinking in detailor checking?

off the top of your head

to quit, give up

throw in the towel

Which idiom means to stop something unsuccessful to avoid more loss?

cut one's losses

Which idiom means sth newly released or printed?

hot off the press

to increase standards

raise the bar

to do things according to the rules

by the book

to successfully start something

get something off the ground

to start a relationship in a positive way

get off on the right foot

Which idiom means to stop working?

call it a day

to do something cheaply or quickly at a lower standard

cut corners

Which idiom describes someone performing better than others?

ahead of the pack

to start a task again because the first attempt failed

back to the drawing board

Which idiom means that sth is not decided until the last minute?

go down to the wire

Which idiom means that sth is still undecided or not final?

up in the air

to authorise or allow something, for example when the boss gives you approval

give someone the green light

to commit everything to one plan

put all eggs in one basket

Which idiom means to make more effort than expected?

go the extra mile