Business phrasal and fixed phrases 2 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Difficult bureaucratic or governmental requirements.

Red tape

In great danger of elimination or failure

Hanging by a thread

To be careful with money, to be thrifty.

Pinch pennies

Add something to an offer during a negotiation.

Sweeten the deal

A problem or insult that finally demands a response.

(The) Last straw

A change of leadership in the organisation.

Changing of the guard

Forced to hurry to meet a deadline.

Against the clock

Issue an ultimatum; specify an absolute limit in a conflic.

Draw a line in the sand

A year marked by strong successes

Banner year

Offering ideas not yet in general circulation; highly creative.

Ahead of the curve

Every small amount helps to build one's savings

A penny saved is a penny earned.

Inspire someone to work very hard

Light a fire under someone

To negotiate effectively.

Drive a hard bargain

To negotiate over very small sums

Nickel and Dime

It's time for me (us) to go back to work.

Back to the salt mines.

Make the important decisions in an organisation.

Call the shots

Work very long hours

Burn the candle at both ends.

Do calculations before making a decision or prediction.

Crunch the numbers

Free from blame or responsibility to do something.

Off the hook

Influential people, especially in a particular field.

Movers and shakers