business phrases
Stay on top of (something)
what does this mean?
This means to stay in control, and not get behind or let your work pile up
eat out
meaning and an example
to have a meal in a restaurant
How often do you eat out?
embark
what does this mean?
begin (a course of action)
he embarked on a new career.
To pull some strings.
what does this mean?
To use your power or influence to make something happen that would usually be difficult or impossible
go ahead
meaning and example
to proceed with something
I'll be home late tonight, so go ahead and eat on your own.
off the beaten track
what does this mean?
in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns
The farmhouse we stayed in was completely off the beaten track.
Get me up to speed.
what does this mean?
update someone on what’s going on with something.
hang around
meaning and example
to wait or stay at a certain place, without doing much
I was just hanging around the park, waiting for him to show up.
fleeting
what does this mean?
short or quick
life is fleeting.
downtime
what does this mean?
This is time when you are not busy working on your main job
turn up
meaning and example
to arrive at a place, especially unexpectedly or after some time
You'll never guess who turned up last week at the Halloween party
in a pickle
what does this mean?
In a difficult situation
Things are in a real pickle at the moment, I’m afraid. My assistant’s left and I’m completely lost without him!
red tape
what does this mean?
Means excessive rules, procedures, and regulations (usually from the government) that make it difficult to to do business.
wash up
meaning and example
to clean one’s hands (and face)
Go wash up before lunch.
immersive
what does this mean?
seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something
The new game is more immersive.