Ispit Flashcards

1
Q

bail a company out

A

to rescue a company that has financial problems

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2
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across the board

A

including everyone and everything

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3
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big gun/wheel

A

very important person

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4
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Bean-counter

A

an accountant

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5
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by a long shot

A

by a big difference

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6
Q

carry over

A

to save or postpone something for another time

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7
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close the books

A

to stop talking orders,to end a booking ping period

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8
Q

cut corners

A

to economize , to try to spend less money

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9
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deliver goods

A

to succeed in doing a good job of something

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10
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come on strong

A

to overwhelm other with very strong language or personality

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11
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company town

A

a town dominated by one industr or company

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12
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cut back

A

to use fewer ior less of something

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13
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banker`s hours

A

short work hours

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14
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at a loss

A

at less than the cost

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15
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carry through

A

to put something into action, to do something

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16
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break even

A

have expenses equal to profits

17
Q

bottom line

A

the total, final figure on a balance sheet