Common Idioms
Fast asleep
What does "FB" stand for?
What does "cyber" mean?
Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality
I need to "catch up" with my emails.
To do something that needs to be done
We are "back to square one" with this project.
To start something over again because a previous attempt failed
Guilt trip
To make someone feel guilty, perhaps unfairly
What does "PM" stand for?
Private Message
What is a "programmer"?
A person who writes a collection of instructions in order for a computer to perform a specific task
I will need to "get back" to you on that.
Reply
Many local stores rely on "word of mouth" to get new customers
Something is given or done by people talking about something or telling people about something.
Go down in flames
To end suddenly and spectacularly
What does "B2B" stand for?
Business to business
What is an "application"?
A computer software package that performs a specific function directly (Word processing, spreadsheet, and communications software are all examples of applications)
You need to "run this by" the client.
Tell
Gaining market share in this country will be an uphill battle due to tough competition.
Something that is hard to achieve because of obstacles and difficulties.
The devil is in the details
More complicated than first imagined
What does "TOS" stand for?
Terms of Service
What is a "database"?
An organized collection of information, stored electronically in a computer system
You can always "count on" me.
Depend upon
My mid-level managers constantly delayed projects, so I "took the bull by the horns" and fired several of them.
To directly confront a difficult situation in a brave and determined way
Take it with a grain of salt
To be skeptical
What does "ROI" mean?
Return on Investment
What is "networking," as the term applies to computers?
The linking of computers to allow them to operate together
I don’t know who to "turn to."
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We should have discussed our the lawsuit against our company, but no one wanted to talk about the elephant in the room.
An obvious problem or controversial issue that no one wants to discuss.