Emails - Idioms

Question 1

Drop me a line, e.g., Whenever you have a chance, drop me a line and let me know how the project is progressing.

Answer 1

To send a quick message

Question 2

Keep someone in the loop, e.g., The team lead appreciated being kept in the loop about the status of the project.

Answer 2

To keep someone informed and up-to-date

Question 3

In full swing, e.g., The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, and sales are expected to be high.

Answer 3

At the height of activity

Question 4

Long story short, e.g., The team had a lot of setbacks during the project, but long story short, they were able to complete it on time.

Answer 4

Leaving out most of the details and just giving the important part

Question 5

To make good time, e.g., We made good time on the report and submitted it to the supervisor ahead of schedule.

Answer 5

To do something quicker than expected

Question 6

Green light, e.g., Francesca received the green light from the project manager to proceed with the data migration.

Answer 6

Permission to go ahead with (a project)

Question 7

Against the clock, e.g., The team had to work against the clock to fix the server issue before the start of the workday.

Answer 7

As fast as possible (on a deadline)