IDIOMS ABOUT PRODUCTIVITY Flashcards
In the cold light of day
If you think about something in the cold light of day, you think about it clearly and calmly, without the emotions you had at the time it happened, and you often feel sorry or ashamed about it
lose the plot
You become confused and do not know what they should do
pull the rug from under our feet
to suddenly stop helping and supporting someone.
lean and mean
efficient because of having nothing in excess of what is needed, and single-minded in one’s objective
be given the go-ahead
you give them permission to start doing something.
The devil finds/makes work for idle hands
People say this when you’re not doing anything and should find something to do.
Work like a dog
is just that – to work hard.
Work your socks off
“The only way I’ll get this promotion is if I work my socks off.”
Movers and shakers
These are people who have a lot of power or influence in their industry and are known for getting things done (in a positive way).
Go the extra mile
When you do extra work, more than is expected of you.
Too many cooks spoil the broth / soup
Sometimes if too many people are involved in a project, it doesn’t succeed or go as well as hoped.
Too many chiefs, not enough Indians
When things going wrong as there are too many people in charge and not enough people actually doing the job
Hammer out
to discuss a plan, an idea, etc. until everyone agrees or a decision is made
Toy with the idea
to consider or think about something in a not very serious way, and without making a decision
Make up one’s mind
to make a decision about something
