5. Idioms Flashcards
Business idioms often in meetings
“Get the ball rolling” To start something, especially a meeting or discussion.
話を始める
“Put on the back burner” To postpone or delay dealing with something.
後回しにする
“Touch base” To briefly make contact or update.
連絡を取る、情報交換する
“Bring to the table” To provide something of value, such as ideas or skills, in a discussion.
提供する、～をもたらす
“Think outside the box” To think creatively, beyond the usual ways of thinking.
型にはまらない発想をする
“Back to the drawing board” - When a plan or idea fails, and it’s time to start all over.
最初からやり直す
“On the same page” - Agreeing with others about the topic or decision.
意見が一致して
“Raise the bar” - To set higher standards or expectations.
基準を上げる
Game plan” - The strategy for achieving success.
戦略
“Cut corners” - To do something the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality.
手を抜く
“By the book” - Doing things according to the rules or the policy.
規則に従って
“In a nutshell” - Briefly explaining an idea or a plan.
簡潔に
“Go the extra mile” - To do more than what is expected.
頑張る、一層の努力をする
“Low-hanging fruit” - A task, action, or goal that is easy to achieve or accomplish.
簡単に達成できる目標
“Move the needle” - To change a situation to a noticeable degree.
大きな変化をもたらす
“Par for the course” - Something that is normal or expected in any given circumstances.
予想通りの事態、当然のこと
“Get down to business” - To start talking about the most important issues.
本題に入る
“Behind the scenes” - Actions or discussions that are not seen or known by the public.
舞台裏で
“On the radar” - Something that is being noticed or given attention.
注目されている
“Rock the boat” - To do or say something that will upset people or cause problems.
波風を立てる、事を荒立てる
“Silver bullet” - A simple solution to a complicated problem.
万能の解決策、特効薬
“Break the ice” - To do something to relieve tension or get a conversation going in an awkward or uncomfortable situation.
雰囲気を和らげる
