PROVERBS
You shouldn't count your ... before they're hatched
what are chickens?
to make a ridiculous initial demand at the beginning
whats is a shock opener?
Every time I listen to the Doors I smile.
how to say: "when I listen to the Doors I smile"
to be very determined to get what one wants when discussing something and especially a business deal.
what does " drive a hard bargain" mean?
an action, treated as a criminal offence, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them
What does " blackmail" mean?
A miss is as good as
what is a mile?
After the deal has been done, make one modest extra demand in the hope that your opponent will not want to jeopardise the agreement for one small detail
what is the last-minute demand?
I don't know Russian so I can't talk to them
when would you say: "If I knew Russian I could talk to them"?
to be the person who controls or organizes a situation
What does " to call the shots" mean?
a large solitary cat that has a fawn or brown coat with black spots, native to the forests of Africa and southern Asia.
What is leopard?
You shouldn't make mountains out of..
what are molehills?
Make it look as though you are ready to leave the negotiating table if your demands are not met, that you are not prepared to move an inch further.
what is " takie it or leave it challenge"?
I am not you but I think you should take on the challenge
when would you say? " If I were you I would take on the challenge"?
ensure that there is still an opportunity for something.
what does " to leave the door open" mean?
used in an angry or annoyed way to show that something just said is already known or is obvious.
what does "duh!" mean?
Two's company, three's a
what is a crowd?
Don't make all your demands right at the start. Make a small demand and get agreement on it before you make the next, and the next ...
what is salami technique?
My dog ate my homework so I don't have the homework for today.
When would you say: "If my dog hadn't eaten my homework I would have it for today"?
a powerful and often secret weapon, advantage, etc., that can be used if it is needed.
What does " to have an ace up your sleeve" mean?
a bowl used by small children as a toilet
what does "potty" mean?
Too many cooks spoil the
what is broth?
One of your team is friendly and flexible, the other unpleasant and unreasonable
What is "The good cop, bad cop approach?"
I am not-well organised and I forgot about the meeting with the client
When would you say: If I were well-organised and I wouldn't have forgotten about the meeting with the client"?
somebody is doing something risky which may have serious or unpleasant consequences.
What does "to be skating on thin ice" mean?
(of two or more people) fully in agreement
what does " unanimous" mean?