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Business Idioms (Set 1)
Idioms commonly used in business settings
19
Language - English
Not Applicable
04/15/2022

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ahead of the pack

Definition
to be more successful than the competition
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back to square one
Definition
to start something over again because a previous attempt failed
Term
ballpark number/figure
Definition
a very inexact estimate
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corner the market
Definition
to dominate a particular market
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cut-throat
Definition
very intense, aggressive, and merciless competition
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easy come, easy go
Definition
something gained easily is also lost easily
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in full swing
Definition
at a stage when the level of activity is at its highest
Term
in the driver's seat
Definition
to be in charge or in control of a situation
Term
Keep your eye on the ball!
Definition
to give something one's full attention and to not lose focus
Term
learn the ropes
Definition
learn the basics of something (e.g. a job)
Term
long shot
Definition
something that has a very low probability of happening
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no strings attached
Definition
something is given without involving special demands or limits
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That's not going to fly!
Definition
something isn't expected to work out
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out in the open
Definition
something that's public knowledge and not secret anymore
Term
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket!
Definition
to rely on only one thing to bring success
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put the cart before the horse
Definition
to do or think about things in the wrong order
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red tape
Definition
official rules and processes that seem excessive and unnecessary
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rock the boat
Definition
to do or say something that will upset people or cause problems
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safe bet
Definition
something that is certain to happen
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