Bussines idioms

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get the ball rolling
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to start something, to make the first move.
by the book
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to follow rules, laws, or official procedures strictly.
learn the ropes
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to learn how things work, especially in a new job or situation.
put all your eggs in one basket
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to risk everything on one plan or option.
go the extra mile
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to make more effort than is expected.
cut corners
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to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often sacrificing
quality.
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jakość.
be promoted up the ladder
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to be given a higher position in a company.
a long shot
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something unlikely to succeed, but worth trying.
think outside the box
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to think creatively and in an original way.
hit the nail on the head
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to describe a situation or solution exactly right.
on the same page
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to agree or have the same understanding as others.
dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s
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to pay great attention to detail; to be thorough.
the bottom line
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the most important point or result (often the financial result).
bite the bullet
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to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
touch base
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to contact someone briefly to update or discuss something.
in the pipeline
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being developed, prepared, or planned.

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