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It's time for me (us) to go back to work.
Back to the salt mines.
Forced to hurry to meet a deadline.
Against the clock
A problem or insult that finally demands a response.
(The) Last straw
Difficult bureaucratic or governmental requirements.
Red tape
Add something to an offer during a negotiation.
Sweeten the deal
Issue an ultimatum; specify an absolute limit in a conflic.
Draw a line in the sand
To negotiate effectively.
Drive a hard bargain
To be careful with money, to be thrifty.
Pinch pennies
Do calculations before making a decision or prediction.
Crunch the numbers
To negotiate over very small sums
Nickel and Dime
A year marked by strong successes
Banner year
Every small amount helps to build one's savings
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Work very long hours
Burn the candle at both ends.
Free from blame or responsibility to do something.
Off the hook
In great danger of elimination or failure
Hanging by a thread
Inspire someone to work very hard
Light a fire under someone
Influential people, especially in a particular field.
Movers and shakers
Make the important decisions in an organisation.
Call the shots
A change of leadership in the organisation.
Changing of the guard
Offering ideas not yet in general circulation; highly creative.
Ahead of the curve