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Business Workplace IdiomsSet 9

1The business had no external funding and was entirely ....., relying on personal savings.

2It's so bad to have a boss who ..... all the time.

3Working in unison with others to achieve a common goal

4Choose the most suitable response to fill the gap.Since the new work contract has been brought in workers are no longer paid .....

5In a bear market, prices of securities are generally

6A ready, willing, and able buyer means the buyer .....?

7Although some people prefer flexible hours, others enjoy the routine of a regular ..... with clear working times.

8A time when business activity is very slow and people are out of work is known as a .....

9Being "Ahead of the Curve" in business means:

10This is NOT an appropriate outfit for George to wear to his first day of work in an office.

11Choose the correct option:He was ..... for repeatedly violating the company's safety protocols.

12Mr. Simkins is the big ..... in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.

13What's the real deal with 'cutting to the chase' during a business negotiation?

14Fill in the blank in the idiom: 'On the ..... of directors.'

15"Time is Money" is a phrase well known in business and industry. This phrase most closelymeans:

16Done without charge

17These conferences always have a meet-and-greet portion so you get a chance to ..... with the heads of the tech industry.

18Another name for actively recruiting employees from competitors is called .....

19Pink slip means .....

20What does it mean to "Corner the Market"?

21The phenomenon of people leaving government to take jobs in the economic sector that they regulated is called.

22..... is the term used to describe the wealthy that used ruthless business practices.

23The government should not interfere in the economy other than to protect private property rights and to maintain peace-Rise of the factory system led to banking systems and real estate firms;-factories were not regulated by the state or federal governments

24To ..... is to play the role of a chairperson at a meeting.

25We'd almost signed the contract when the other guys ..... and said they wanted more money.

26While the boss is out of the office, Manuel will have to .....

27Business firm gives green signal to the project only when it is profitable

28My staff has to do what I say because I'm the boss, and I ..... here!

29Golden handshake

30The business is hoping for a ..... knight to come in and rescue it.

31A person who has become rich through ruthless and unscrupulous business practices such as Vanderbilt and Carnegie was called a?

32Cheaper software written for the general market

33To 'take the minutes' in a business meeting means:

34I have a really normal office job. I work from ..... with an hour for lunch.

35Two taps of the gavel, tells the members .....

36It is a poor workman who blames his tools