Business Idioms
(100-500 Points)
(100-500 Points)
This term means to start a process or project.
get the ball rolling
To establish something, like a meeting.
set up
Pronounce the non-rhotic 'r' in this word: 'car'
[kɑː]
The vowel sound in the word 'cat'
[æ]
This adjective describes someone who easily adapts to change.
adaptable
This phrase describes doing something in the easiest and fastest way, sometimes sacrificing quality.
cutting corners
To investigate a situation or problem.
look into
Differentiate the vowel sounds in 'seat' and 'sit'
"seat" - [siːt]; "sit" - [sɪt]
This vowel sound appears in 'cut'
[ʌ]
Use this adjective to describe a person who can perform a variety of tasks well.
versatile
This idiom means to barely succeed in doing something.
by the skin of your teeth
To cancel an event or agreement
call off
How is the 'th' sound in 'this' different from 'thin'?
"this" - [ðɪs] (voiced dental fricative); "thin" - [θɪn] (voiceless dental fricative)
The vowel sound in 'boat'
[əʊ]
This adjective is used for someone who pays great attention to detail, ensuring that everything is done correctly.
meticulous
Refers to a situation where no profit or loss is made.
break even
To accept a challenge or responsibility.
take on
Pronounce this word focusing on the long 'a' sound: 'bath'
[bɑːθ]
Differentiate the sounds in 'beer' and 'bear'
beer [ɪə] and bear [eə]
Describe someone who introduces new ideas; original and creative in thinking.
innovative
This expression is used when suggesting that someone's suggestion or plan is likely to be against their own interests.
This means to postpone something.
put off
Pronounce the word 'schedule', noting the difference in its initial consonant sound as used in British and American English.
British English - [ˈʃɛdjuːl] or [ˈʃedʒuːl]; American English - [ˈskɛdʒuəl] or [ˈskedʒuːl]
The vowel sound in 'pure'
[ʊə]
This adjective characterizes a person who is able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
resilient