Argentina
Business Idioms
Australia
Corporate speak
Vocabulary
100

Grape for which Argentina is famous

Malbec

100

To hit the panic button

To react with fear or urgency, often too quickly.

100

Name both of the famous Australian animals that start with a K

Kangaroo and Koala

100

Synergy

a situation when two or more elements or individuals working together achieve a result that is greater than what they could achieve individually

100

Promotion

the act of giving someone a job with more responsibility and more pay

200

Meat dish for which Argentina is famous

Asado / Parrilla


200

Well-oiled machine

A system or process that works smoothly and efficiently.

200

Australia is a republic, Yes or No?

No, we have a King! 

200

Get some new eyes on it

seek fresh perspectives or input from different people who haven't previously been involved in a particular project or problem

200

resignation

the act of officially saying you no longer want to work for a company

300

The Germans call is schnitzel but you call it...

Milanesa

300

Crash and burn

To fail completely, often in a dramatic way.

300

What is Australia's population? (Need to be within 2 million to win the points)

26 million

300

Move the needle

make significant progress or achieve substantial results, particularly in terms of measurable outcomes

300

sack (verb)

tell someone that they no longer have a job, usually because they have done something wrong

400

What percentage of Argentines have European ancestry?

97%


400

To be in agreement; have the same understanding.

On the same wavelength

400

Current Prime Minister of Australia

Anthony Albanese


400

break down or examine a complex issue or idea to gain a deeper understanding of the overall topic

unpack

400

a job done, usually as part of an educational course, to learn about a business

placement

500

What is Quirino Cristiani famous for?

He made world’s first animated feature film in Argentina, El Apóstol in 1917

500

To become very angry or lose one’s temper.

To blow a fuse

500

What is the capital city of Australia

Canberra


500

not have the capacity, time or resources to take on an additional task or responsibility

don't have the bandwidth

500

a period of time where you do not work because you have reached a certain age

retirement