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  • "If the introductions are over I'd like to get down to business."
    to start talking about the subject to be discussed
  • I still need to get my ducks in a row, but I’m feeling quite optimistic about this new project.
    Getting yourself organized before doing something.
  • The theatre company has several new productions in the pipeline for next season.
    being planned
  • I just wanted to quickly touch base with you: did you get an email from my secretary about the meeting?
    Briefly make or renew contact with someone. To update someone or have a quick conversation with them.
  • They always try to go the extra mile for the customers.
    to make more effort than is expected of you
  • Clarkson was the right person to hire – she brings a lot of experience and some important skills to the table.
    to provide something that will be a benefit
  • I think they got the government contract because of a backroom deal
    an agreement or decision that is made without the public knowing about it
  • The bottom line is that we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project.
    the most important fact in a situation
  • Everybody in this company will support you if you decide to move to another country but the ball is in your court if you decide to change your mind at the last minute.
    It’s your turn to make a decision or do something.
  • There were concerns that airport security staff under pressure might be tempted to cut corners.
    Do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
  • Mr Smyth was a man who always went by the book.
    to do things exactly as the rules say they should be done
  • Getting a senior position in the corporation one day is a long shot, but if you don’t try you’ll never find out if it’s possible.
    something unlikely to happen. With very little chance of success.
  • You’ve all raised some good points. Let’s table this until next week’s meeting.
    Postpone a discussion or activity until later.
  • I have no idea how many branches they have. Off the top of my head, I'd say about 20.
    give a response without thinking about it much or doing any research on the subject.
  • Our advertising campaign was expensive and not showing results, so we cut our losses.
    stop doing something that is unproductive and won't ever generate results
  • We're investing a lot of money in research and development so we can stay ahead of the curve.
    be more advanced than the competition
  • I've been working here for a long time and I know the ropes already.
    to learn/know how to do a job or activity
  • The whole future of the project is still up in the air.
    If a matter is up in the air, it is uncertain, often because other matters have to be decided first
  • "We have to go back to the drawing board and ask ourselves what our priorities are."
    back to the beginning of a process to start it again, because it is not working
  • “Let’s get the ball rolling on this project by scheduling our first meeting.”
    to begin an activity or process
  • "To solve this problem, we'll have to think outside the box."
    to think imaginatively using new ideas instead of traditional or expected ideas
  • Our traffic is rising, customers are happy, and our revenue is still growing; in a nutshell, our business is a success.
    In summary, in a few words.
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