"Back to square one"
Back to square one simply means to start over, or to go back to the beginning.
"walking papers"
you have to sign documents
it means you being fired or laid off from your job
a lot of documents to send
"Call it a day"
it was a good day
When your work has been completed for the day, or when you d
a day, not a week
"Word of mouth"
spread of information verbally
speaking too much
"To touch base"
to briefly connect with or re-contact someone.
"On the same page"
to be in agreement or to hold the same views about something with others.
"Play hardball"
Anyone who plays hardball is tough, ruthless and will not take “no” for an answer. Negotiating with these types can be a real challenge!
"To meet up"
come together to talk; short, informal meetings with a small group of people.
"There’s no “I” in team"
There’s no “I” in team means that no one particular person takes all the credit for the achievements of a group effort.
"Step up to the plate"
If you step up to the plate, you take on a role or responsibility—usually a difficult one that others don’t want. This is a quality that companies look for
"Pass the buck" (to smb)
When you pass the buck, you make excuses and pass blame to someone else if things don’t go as planned.
"Team up with"
it means joining together to work as a team.
"The eleventh hour"
too slow
enough time left
too quick
at the last minute
"Need it yesterday"
It means, “This should have been done sooner. I need it right now.”
"Start from scratch"
too many difficulties
when you need to start something new from beginning
"On a shoestring"
signing a good contract
you’re working on a tight budget or with very little money
failing to do your duties
