Flashcards in American English Idioms - Work and Business Deck (13)
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Make a killing
He is making a killing at his new job as a consultant.
2
Make ends meet
I work two jobs just to make ends meet.
3
Get off the ground
We're trying to get our new business off the the ground.
4
Think on your feet
To be creative you need to be able to think on your feet quickly and to adapt to new situations.
5
Make up your mind
He is having a hard time making up his mind about the career he wants.
6
In the red/black
My bank account is in the red/black.
7
Feel the pinch
I'm really feeling the pinch this month with my finances.
8
Find your feet
Once I can find my feet, I'll be able to get back up and running smoothly.
9
In at the deep end
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.
10
Sink or swim
When I first started teaching, it was sink or swim.
11
Big fish
This guy is the who's who of ESL teaching. He's a big fish.
12
On board
Once everyone is on board with the company directives, we will begin our new project.
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