Share Business phrasal and fixed phrases 2
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Offering ideas not yet in general circulation; highly creative.
Ahead of the curve
A change of leadership in the organisation.
Changing of the guard
Make the important decisions in an organisation.
Call the shots
Influential people, especially in a particular field.
Movers and shakers
Inspire someone to work very hard
Light a fire under someone
In great danger of elimination or failure
Hanging by a thread
Free from blame or responsibility to do something.
Off the hook
Work very long hours
Burn the candle at both ends.
Every small amount helps to build one's savings
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A year marked by strong successes
Banner year
To negotiate over very small sums
Nickel and Dime
Do calculations before making a decision or prediction.
Crunch the numbers
To be careful with money, to be thrifty.
Pinch pennies
To negotiate effectively.
Drive a hard bargain
Issue an ultimatum; specify an absolute limit in a conflic.
Draw a line in the sand
Add something to an offer during a negotiation.
Sweeten the deal
