Common Business Idioms and Phrases

To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.

A person who always agrees with this boss

A previously established plan isn't working and that it is time to re-plan.

Shows that someone or something is good, especially when it comes to performance or action with good results.

Set serious and focus on what you need to do to accomplish a challenging goal.

To begin; to start some action; to set in motion.

Put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

Means innovative, different than other things of its type.

Something that is not clearly defined and needs careful judgment.

To quit work, and go home; to say that a day's work has been completed.

To be alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.

The overall perspective or objective, not the fine detail.

To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.

In board agreement, or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge.

You understand their reason for having a certain opinion, or for feeling a certain way.