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Business Workplace IdiomsSet 2

1My co-workers and I are like a well-oiled machine due to our expertise in our area.

2Stick to the agenda =

3A firm aiming to dominate its sector aspires to become a .....

4After the interview, don't neglect the thank-you note or ..... letter.

5Which phrase is closest in meaning to "ply the tea trade" in this context: "Between the British and American ships plying the tea trade."

6Brick-and-mortar store

7Choose the option that best explains the meaning of be made redundant.

8BUSINESS IDIOMS:to delay talking about something

9What is Quitters, Inc.?

10Just grab a green tea biscuit. It is .....

11To "close a deal" means .....

12John told his wife he got canned

13Unlike a personal cheque, a banker's draft can't .....

14What does 'putting out fires' refer to in a business setting? Make it more engaging and fun!

15The supervisor who exercises very little or no control over employees is using the ..... style of leadership.

16Capacity to take on more work

17What is the person in charge of a project sometimes called?

18Choose the idiomatic expression commonly used in business communication:

19The company was more successful when just one or two people were .....

20Line of machines and workers in a factory which a product moves along while it is being built or produced. Each machine or worker performs a particular job, which must be completed before the product moves to the next position in the line

21Absence with full of partial financial compensation granted to an educator for the purpose of self-improvement.

22When a company is branching out, it means .....

23To begin being serious about something; to begin attending to business or work at hand

24A kind of discount shop

25We cannot afford to carry members who are not .....

26She was worried she might ..... after missing several deadlines.

27Stop work, especially as a form of industrial action

28THE PERSON IN CHARGE; THE PERSON WHO IS THE BEST AT SOMETHING

29You get a ..... if a company wants you to work for them.

30Which of the below defines the following idiom: "A Win-Win Situation" ?

31Selling point

32A market, usually taking place outside, where old or used goods (pre-owned items) are sold cheaply.

33Sell out/Sold out

34What does 'Old Business' refer to in a business meeting?

35Be aware of ..... like the small aisles and delicious food smell that makes you spend more!

36In business context, what does "9 to 5" typically refer to?

37She did extensive pro bono work and reduced cost representation for clients who could not afford to pay.

38What does 'go public' mean?

39Without being included on official financial records-She worked ..... as a waitress in the city.

40The 150 people in your ..... are comprised of friends, family, and acquaintances.

41Glass ceiling

42If a guest asks for "wake-up call", staff will .....

43Match up the definition of idiom:Someone who offers to work when the regular workers are on strike

44Many start-ups must do a differential analysis to decide to quit lines of unprofitable products, which will .....

45A group of people inside a political party, club, government, etc

46A team member improving skills regularly shows:

47Small businesses often try to ..... by focusing on a specific customer segment with unique needs.

48Good customer service is the ability of an organisation to constantly and consistently exceed:

49..... refers to the required paperwork or documentation needed to complete a

50What does the idiom "bleeding-edge" mean in a business context?

51Who is an "undertaker"?

52Words " Bull" and "Big" are associated with which of commercial activity?

53Get the axe

54What does the idiom "get the ball rolling" mean in a business context?

55What does "Playing Catch Up" imply in a work context?

56Which of the following is an example of using 'No Bones About It' in a business context?

57Name for entrepreneurs who use ruthless tactics to destroy competition or to keep wages low

58Finish the sentence:We'd almost signed the contract when the other guys ..... and said they wanted more money.

59To ..... in a new job, you need to understand your role and responsibilities.

60Work 40 hours a week.

61..... offer helps a lot of low income households.