Top 50 Flashcards
(50 cards)
Tasks or goals that are easy to achieve or targets that are easy to reach.
Low-hanging fruit
It is up to you to make the next decision or take action.
The ball is in your court
To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality.
Cut corners
To organize things well.
Get your ducks in a row
To make more effort than is expected.
Go the extra mile
To be in control of a situation.
In the driver’s seat
To go through a lot of effort to achieve something.
Jump through hoops
To maintain progress.
Keep the ball rolling
To create fair conditions for everyone involved.
Level the playing field
Being noticed or considered.
On the radar
To set a higher standard.
Raise the bar
Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities.
Red tape
To perform financial calculations or analysis.
Run the numbers
A situation where everything is going well and without problems.
Smooth sailing
To be more successful or innovative than competitors.
Stay ahead of the pack
An obvious problem or issue that is being ignored.
The elephant in the room
To blame or sacrifice someone for selfish reasons.
Throw under the bus
A complete solution that is ready to use immediately.
Turnkey solution
To have multiple roles or responsibilities.
Wear many hats
To start over and rethink a plan or idea.
Back to the drawing board
To undertake an impossible task or project.
Boil the ocean
To provide or offer something of value.
Bring to the table
Organized and fully prepared.
Buttoned up
To be in charge or make decisions.
Call the shots
