Expressions 1
The prototype ________ the investors with its efficiency.
blew away
We have a lot to cover, so let’s ________: how much will this proposal cost?
cut to the chase
Our team has the project on the ________ (set aside) for now.
back burner
We read everything to ________ (precisely) before we signed the contract.
the letter
They decided to _________ and invest all their resources in the new product.
go for broke
Our VP _________ , but sometimes that helps resolve issues faster.
shoots from the hip
Coordinating the different schedules for this project is like _________ (managing difficult people).
herding cats
After seven weeks of negotiations an agreement was in ________ (certain).
the bag
The proposal was rejected, but we’ll ________ and try again.
go down swinging
The negotiations bogged ______ (slowed to a stop) because of the salary issue.
down
We were told off _______ (confidentially) that the company was having financial problems.
the record
After the talks failed we were forced to ________ (go back to the beginning).
go back to square one
We need a better system so inquiries don’t ________ .
fall through the cracks
The junior salesperson was calling ______ (in charge) during the meeting.
the shots
After thirty hours of bargaining we were able to cut ________ (make an agreement).
a deal
In the end we turned _______ (rejected) the proposal that the company made.
thumbs down on
Even after the funding was cut, our manager _________ by finding an alternate.
landed on his feet
The negotiating team worked very hard to hammer ______ (discuss and finalize) a contract with the new company.
out
We worked very hard to iron _________ (find a solution to) the problems with the computer supplier.
out
We are on ________ to complete the project by the end of the month.
track