Meetings 4, idioms

Question 1

Pave the way (for)

Answer 1

To prepare the groundwork or create favourable conditions for something to happen.

Example: “Our recent cost-saving initiatives pave the way for increased profitability in the upcoming fiscal year.”

Question 2

To be keen on (something)

Answer 2

To be enthusiastic or eager about something.

Example: “The finance team is keen on exploring new investment opportunities to diversify our portfolio.”

Question 3

To become stale

Answer 3

To lose freshness or relevance over time.

Example: “The investment thesis presented to potential buyers has become stale due to outdated market analysis.”

Question 4

A breath of fresh air

Answer 4

Something new or refreshing that brings enthusiasm.

Example: “The implementation of innovative cost-saving measures is a breath of fresh air for our financial performance.”

Question 5

Go through the roof

Answer 5

To increase dramatically or reach extremely high levels.

Example: “After the announcement of strong quarterly earnings, investor interest caused our stock price to go through the roof.”

Question 6

Come full circle

Answer 6

To return to the starting point.

Example: We have come full circle back to the first suggestion — do we need to engage in inorganic growth?

Question 7

Down the line

Answer 7

At a later stage or point in time.

Example: “We expect to see the benefits of our investment in research and development down the line, with the launch of new innovative products.”

Question 8

Out of the blue

Answer 8

Unexpectedly or without warning.

Example: “The acquisition offer from a competitor came out of the blue, catching the company’s management by surprise and prompting strategic considerations.”