ASAP Word Flashcards
Management buyout
A situation in which the managers of a company gain control buy buying most of its shares. Buy sb out V
Shore sth up
Help to support sth that is weak or going to collapse, SYN prop sth up
Fall through
If a deal or plan falls through, it does not happen
At the eleventh hour
At the last possible moment
Thanks to sb/sth
Used to say that sth has happened because of sb/sth
Bailout
An act of giving money to a business, economy, etc. to save it from collapse. Bail sb out V.
Hang in the balance
If the future of sth hangs in the balance, it is uncertain
On the verge of (doing) sth
Very near to the moment when sth happens or sb does sth
Pull out ( of sth)
Withdraw from an arrangement; stop being involved in sth. Pull-out N.
Stand aside
Not get involved in sth
Go to the wall
INF (of an organization) fail because of lack of money
Catch sb on the hop
INF surprise sb by doing sth they are not expecting
Make a comeback
If sth makes a comeback, it becomes popular and successful again. Come back v(e.g. Come back into fashion)
Do sth up
Repair and decorate a room or building
Bring sb in
Ask sb to do a particular job or be involved in sth
