"Word of mouth"
speaking too much
spread of information verbally
"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
"Silent / sleeping partner"
they’re not actively helping to manage the company
the one you don't share information with
not very talkative
"walking papers"
a lot of documents to send
it means you being fired or laid off from your job
you have to sign documents
"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.
"On a shoestring"
failing to do your duties
you’re working on a tight budget or with very little money
signing a good contract
"The eleventh hour"
at the last minute
enough time left
too slow
too quick
"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.
"Golden handcuffs"
handcuffs made of gold
financial incentives given to employees in order to persuade
reasons to stay in the company
"a pain in the neck"
annoying person
suffering
medical diagnosis
"Back to square one"
Back to square one simply means to start over, or to go back to the beginning.
"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 go belly up"
a project or business failed to generate profit
to sunbathe
to sleep
"To meet up"
come together to talk; short, informal meetings with a small group of people.
"Need it yesterday"
It means, “This should have been done sooner. I need it right now.”
"Kickbacks"
payments for special favors (like winning a contract).
kicks in boxing
"Call it a day"
a day, not a week
it was a good day
When your work has been completed for the day, or when you d
"Start from scratch"
too many difficulties
when you need to start something new from beginning
"On the same page"
to be in agreement or to hold the same views about something with others.
"To touch base"
to briefly connect with or re-contact someone.
"Team up with"
it means joining together to work as a team.