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The plan failed, so it’s time to start again from the beginning.
back to the drawing board
We had to work late into the night to meet the deadline.
burn the midnight oil
When the prototype failed, we had to start again from the beginning.
go back to the drawing board
As CEO, she makes all the important decisions in the company.
calls the shots
An internship is a great way to enter the industry.
get your foot in the door
New employees need to start working effectively immediately.
hit the ground running
After the acquisition, our company is in control of the situation.
in the driver’s seat
During negotiations, you should stay focused on the main goal.
keep your eye on the ball
Let’s discuss this privately after the meeting.
take it offline
This new campaign will set higher standards for our competitors.
raise the bar
We’ve done our part; now it’s your turn to act.
the ball is in your court
The client keeps changing the requirements.
moving the goalposts
The new manager wants to make significant changes in the department.
shake things up
New regulations created fair competition for small businesses.
a level playing field
This software completely changes how we work.
is a real game changer
Let’s focus and start discussing the important matters.
get down to business
To summarize briefly, sales are up 10% this quarter.
In a nutshell
The CEO encouraged the team to think ambitiously.
think big
Let’s skip the details and get to the main point.
cut to the chase
Let’s stop working for today and continue in the morning.
call it a day
The redesign is being delayed and treated as a low priority.
on the back burner
She had to think quickly during the unexpected question.
think on her feet
The negotiations were very uncertain and risky.
touch and go
We completed the project just as the deadline approached.
by the skin of our teeth
Let’s get feedback on the idea first before we proceed.
run it up the flagpole