Idioms 1
We need to start seeing the ______________ otherwise we won't make any progress. (everything that is involved with a particular situation)
bigger picture / grand scheme
Our manager decided to give us _______________ to begin work on our new web design. (give someone permission to start doing something)
the green light
came up short
Who is ________________ on this project? (making the important decisions)
Calling the shots.
Could you ________________ with the meeting you had yesterday, I wasn't able to attend. (give the most recent information)
Bring me up to speed.
We need to _____________ on this project, it is no longer producing any significant results. (stop, discontinue)
pull the plug
"I need to submit a weekly report on this project, so please keep me __________" (to update/inform)
in the loop
Sometimes, one needs to take a low-paying job just to _________________. (take a low-level position with a company with the goal of eventually getting a better position with the same company in the future)
get a foot in the door
Our services __________________ last month! This is very exciting news for the company! (increased very quickly)
went through the roof
What idiom do we use to summarise or to sum up?
in a nutshell
We really need to _____________ on this task. The deadline is next week. (start something)
get the ball rolling
I really like to go that ____________, makes me feel productive and good! (to make more effort than is expected of you)
extra mile
What idiom do we use when we explain: the control of available supply of a type of product/service or the ability to sell it?
corner the market
At times, reaching an agreement can be _______________ because of differences in perspectives. (difficult to achieve because of obstacles and difficulties)
an uphill battle
I feel a bit stressed right now, I've _______________________. (have a lot of responsabilities)
I've got a lot on my plate
Sometimes, people like to do everything ___________, makes them feel more confident. (100% according to the rules)
by the book