Idioms for Work Exercise

Answers

1. Before the client call, let’s get the ball rolling on the proposal so we have something concrete to discuss.
2. Joining the analytics team was a steep learning curve for Maya, so she spent her first month asking questions and shadowing colleagues.
3. To stay on top of things, Oliver reviews his deadlines and priorities every morning before opening his inbox.
4. We’re behind schedule, but we can’t cut corners on our safety checks; they have to be done thoroughly.
5. The manager warned Leo that he didn’t pull his weight last quarter because he missed deadlines and left extra tasks for the team.
6. Her estimate for the software upgrade was spot on; the final cost was only a few hundred euros higher.
7. Since the client rejected the campaign concept, we’ll need to go back to the drawing board and develop a fresh approach.
8. Could you touch base with the legal team this afternoon to get a quick update on the contract?
9. Who will call the shots after the supplier missed the delivery window?
10. After the budget cut, the design team and the marketing team were both in the same boat and had to reduce costs.
11. If we add a weekly summary to the project page, we can keep everyone in the loop so stakeholders know what is happening.
12. By Friday, the consultants were burning the candle at both ends; they had been online before breakfast and after midnight all week.