Meetings 1, idioms

Question 1

To run a tight ship

Answer 1

To manage efficiently and effectively
E.g., “The CFO runs a tight ship on expenses.”

Question 2

Chain reaction

Answer 2

A series of events triggered by one initial event.
E.g., “Changes in interest rates set off a chain reaction of impacts.”

Question 3

To have your work cut out for you

Answer 3

To face a challenging task
E.g., “The finance team has their work cut out for them with the upcoming audit.”

Question 4

Grease the wheels

Answer 4

To allow for smoother progress
E.g., “Offering incentives can grease the wheels of a merger deal.”

Question 5

Get a foot in the door

Answer 5

To establish an initial contact or opportunity
E.g., “Pitching to investors gets a foot in the door for funding.”

Question 6

Put your best foot forward

Answer 6

To make a good impression
E.g., I want to put my best foot forward in this interview

Question 7

Have a finger in every pie

Answer 7

To be involved in many activities
E.g., “The company has a finger in every pie overseeing diverse business units.”

Question 8

Hit the jackpot

Answer 8

To achieve significant success
E.g., “We hit the jackpot when we secured the contract with client X.”