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Idioms in the Workplace - 1

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  • 10- Despite earning millions, she still shops at local markets.
    down to earth
  • 3- You're responsible for making the next decision.
    the ball is in your court
  • 5- You should relax.
    take it easy
  • 9- After months of studying, you go hiking for the weekend.
    a change of pace
  • 1- You need an approximate price.
    a ballpark figure
  • 2- You have to work until 2 a.m.
    burn the midnight oil
  • 6- You don't want to risk everything.
    don't put all your eggs in the same basket
  • 4- Your idea is unrealistic.
    it's not going to fly
  • 12- During a meeting, your boss asks you to name a few potential clients without checking your notes.
    off the top of your head
  • 7- A company wants employees to imagine products that don't even exist yet.
    blue-sky thinking
  • 11- Your laptop crashes five minutes before an important presentation, and you don't have a backup.
    up a creek without a paddle
  • 8- You decide not to invest in cryptocurrency because it's too risky.
    to play safe