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We're all worried about losing our jobs. We're in the same ___.
(in the same situation )
BOAT
She's been a computer programmer for ten years. At this point, programming is second to her.
(it seems like they were born knowing how to do it )
nature
We don't always see __ to ___, but I respect her opinions and appreciate her honesty.
(to agree with that person)
eye
With their commission structure, the sky's the ____ to what you can earn.
(everything is possible)
limit
We typically spend about 15 minutes making small ___ before we start our meetings.
(conversation about unimportant topics )
talk
It's a safe ___ that smartphones will be much more advanced in 10 years.
(something that will probably happen. )
bet
Once our largest competitor went out of business, it was smooth ___.
( success is achieved without difficulties. )
sailing
If you want to fill out form 52-E and send it to the government, you have to do it using snail ___.
We tried to change the dress code, but Human Resources stood their ___.
(to not change one's opinion or position)
ground
We offered them a very generous price on their first order and everything shipped on time. We really started off on the ____ foot.
(to start something in a positive way. )
right
We have a brand new, __-of-the-___ facility.
(modern and technologically advanced)
state-of-the-art
I was hesitant to redesign our website, but my employees ___me into it. I'm glad they did. The new site looks great.
(to convince someone to do something. )
TALKED
We should have been talking about our huge debt, but no one wanted to talk about the ____ in the room.
( obvious problem or controversial issue that no one wants to talk about. )
elephant
I'm not content with just opening one or two more stores. I'm thinking ____ -- I think we can open 10 stores in the next five years.
(ambitious goals)
big
I was trying to learn Portuguese, but I got frustrated and threw in the ___ .
(to quit )
towel
Let me make a few phone calls to try to get an answer to your question. I'll touch ___ with you later today.
(contact)
base
I think his ___'s up as the CEO. They're going to replace him as soon as they find a suitable candidate.
(everything is over)
time
The owner thought the budget was a little high. We had to ___his arm to get him to agree to it.
(to persuade or convince someone to do something that he or she does not want to do. )
twist
To avoid paying taxes, they paid some of their employees under the ____.
(Something done secretly (and usually illegally )
table
We're looking for a test market right now, but nothing has been decided yet. Everything's still up in the ___.
(undecided )
air
Winning the election is going to be an ___ battle. He doesn't have much support at the moment.
(Something that is difficult to achieve because of obstacles and difficulties )
uphill
I'm going to get my resume ready. I can see the ___ on the wall.
(to the evidence and clues that something (usually negative) is going to happen. )
writing
The company isn't looking to hire someone who is going to try to make a lot of changes. They're just looking for a ___ man.
(someone who always agrees with his or her superiors)
YES
John is more experienced and well respected, so he had the upper ____ in the argument.
( an advantage over someone else )
hand
We had to sever ___ with several of our suppliers due to late shipments.
(to end a relationship)
ties