American English Idioms - Work and Business

Question 1

Make a killing

Answer 1

He is making a killing at his new job as a consultant.

Question 2

Make ends meet

Answer 2

I work two jobs just to make ends meet.

Question 3

Get off the ground

Answer 3

We’re trying to get our new business off the the ground.

Question 4

Think on your feet

Answer 4

To be creative you need to be able to think on your feet quickly and to adapt to new situations.

Question 5

Make up your mind

Answer 5

He is having a hard time making up his mind about the career he wants.

Question 6

In the red/black

Answer 6

My bank account is in the red/black.

Question 7

Feel the pinch

Answer 7

I’m really feeling the pinch this month with my finances.

Question 8

Find your feet

Answer 8

Once I can find my feet, I’ll be able to get back up and running smoothly.

Question 9

In at the deep end

Answer 9

Johnny is really in at the deep end with this one. I don’t know if he is going to be able to finish the project or not.

Question 10

Sink or swim

Answer 10

When I first started teaching, it was sink or swim.

Question 11

Big fish

Answer 11

This guy is the who’s who of ESL teaching. He’s a big fish.

Question 12

On board

Answer 12

Once everyone is on board with the company directives, we will begin our new project.

Question 13

Mind’s eye

Answer 13

I can see the design in my mind’s eye, and I think I’ll be able to draw up some pretty good plans.