| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accountancy | accounting business |
| 2. | accounting firm | business providing accounting services |
| 3. | administration | governing body or management |
| 4. | affiliate | related company under common control |
| 5. | agency | service business or office |
| 6. | asset manager | firm managing client assets |
| 7. | association | organized group with shared purpose |
| 8. | bank | financial services company |
| 9. | board | governing group of an organization |
| 10. | branch | local office of an organization |
| 11. | broker | firm or agent arranging transactions |
| 12. | brokerage | firm arranging deals for clients |
| 13. | bureau | office or agency |
| 14. | business | commercial organization or enterprise |
| 15. | charity | organization helping those in need |
| 16. | colleagues | people you work with |
| 17. | companions | people who accompany you |
| 18. | concern | a business, especially large |
| 19. | conglomerate | group of diverse businesses |
| 20. | contractor | business hired to do work |
| 21. | corporation | legally incorporated business entity |
| 22. | coworkers | people you work with |
| 23. | crew | group working together |
| 24. | delegation | group representing an organization |
| 25. | department | division within an organization |
| 26. | detachment | separated military or work group |
| 27. | developer | company building property or software |
| 28. | division | major unit of an organization |
| 29. | enterprise | business venture or organization |
| 30. | entourage | group accompanying an important person |
| 31. | escort | person or group accompanying you |
| 32. | establishment | a place of business |
| 33. | family business | business owned by a family |
| 34. | firm | a business organization |
| 35. | foundation | organization supporting a cause |
| 36. | franchise | business operating under a brand |
| 37. | franchisor | company granting franchise rights |
| 38. | friends | people you spend time with |
| 39. | fund | investment organization or pool |
| 40. | gathering | group meeting together |
| 41. | government | public administration as an entity |
| 42. | group | a set of people together |
| 43. | guild | association of people in a trade |
| 44. | headquarters | main office of an organization |
| 45. | hospital | medical institution or facility |
| 46. | house | a business firm, especially trading |
| 47. | HQ | main office of an organization |
| 48. | institution | established organization, especially large |
| 49. | insurer | insurance company |
| 50. | investment firm | company managing investments |
| 51. | label | record company or brand |
| 52. | law firm | business providing legal services |
| 53. | leadership | those who lead an organization |
| 54. | league | association of groups or teams |
| 55. | lender | company that lends money |
| 56. | local business | business serving a local area |
| 57. | maker | company that makes a product |
| 58. | management | people running an organization |
| 59. | manufacturer | business making goods |
| 60. | multinational | company operating in many countries |
| 61. | network | broadcasting organization |
| 62. | newspaper | news organization or paper |
| 63. | newsroom | news organization staff |
| 64. | nonprofit | not-for-profit organization |
| 65. | office | place or unit of business |
| 66. | operation | a business activity or outfit |
| 67. | operator | company running a service |
| 68. | organization | structured group with a purpose |
| 69. | outfit | a business or organized group |
| 70. | partnership | business owned by partners |
| 71. | personnel | people employed by an organization |
| 72. | practice | professional business, especially medical |
| 73. | private equity firm | firm investing in private companies |
| 74. | producer | business that produces goods |
| 75. | provider | supplier of a service |
| 76. | publisher | company producing publications |
| 77. | retailer | business selling to consumers |
| 78. | retinue | attendants accompanying a person |
| 79. | scale-up | fast-growing young business |
| 80. | service provider | business supplying a service |
| 81. | small business | small privately owned enterprise |
| 82. | SME | small or medium enterprise |
| 83. | society | organized group or association |
| 84. | staff | employees as a group |
| 85. | startup | newly founded business |
| 86. | subsidiary | company owned by another |
| 87. | supplier | business providing goods or services |
| 88. | task force | team formed for a mission |
| 89. | team | people working together |
| 90. | tour group | group traveling together |
| 91. | trade union | organization representing workers |
| 92. | troop | group of soldiers or scouts |
| 93. | underwriter | company assuming financial risk |
| 94. | union | workers’ organization |
| 95. | unit | organized group within a larger body |
| 96. | university | degree-granting institution |
| 97. | vendor | seller or supplying business |
| 98. | venture | a business undertaking |
| 99. | wholesaler | business selling in bulk |
| 100. | workforce | employees collectively |
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100 Idioms From the 1970s
| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | back to the drawing board | start over with a new plan |
| 2. | bad to the bone | tough; formidable |
| 3. | ballpark figure | rough estimate |
| 4. | behind the eight ball | in a difficult position |
| 5. | bite the bullet | face something unpleasant bravely |
| 6. | bite your tongue | stop yourself from speaking |
| 7. | blow it | make a big mistake |
| 8. | blow off steam | release pent-up emotion |
| 9. | blow the lid off | expose a scandal |
| 10. | blow the whistle | report wrongdoing |
| 11. | blow your top | lose your temper |
| 12. | boogie down | dance energetically |
| 13. | break even | neither profit nor loss |
| 14. | break the ice | ease initial awkwardness |
| 15. | break your back | work extremely hard |
| 16. | bring home the bacon | earn a living |
| 17. | bring it on | accept a challenge |
| 18. | bring the house down | get huge applause |
| 19. | bring to the table | contribute something useful |
| 20. | burn the candle at both ends | overwork; exhaust yourself |
| 21. | burn the midnight oil | work late into the night |
| 22. | burn your bridges | destroy future options |
| 23. | by and large | generally; overall |
| 24. | by the book | following rules strictly |
| 25. | by the skin of your teeth | barely; narrowly |
| 26. | call a spade a spade | speak plainly and directly |
| 27. | call it a day | stop working for now |
| 28. | call it quits | stop; end the effort |
| 29. | call the shots | be in charge |
| 30. | can you dig it? | do you understand? |
| 31. | catch some Zs | sleep |
| 32. | catch your breath | rest briefly |
| 33. | caught between two stools | stuck between two choices |
| 34. | caught red-handed | caught in the act |
| 35. | change your tune | change your opinion |
| 36. | chew someone out | scold harshly |
| 37. | chew the fat | chat casually |
| 38. | chip on your shoulder | resentful attitude |
| 39. | climb the walls | feel restless or anxious |
| 40. | close but no cigar | nearly succeeded |
| 41. | cold turkey | suddenly; without easing off |
| 42. | cut to the chase | get to the point |
| 43. | dead in the water | unable to proceed |
| 44. | dead to the world | sleeping very deeply |
| 45. | devil’s advocate | one who argues the opposite |
| 46. | dig your heels in | refuse to change |
| 47. | dime a dozen | very common |
| 48. | do a double take | look again in surprise |
| 49. | do the trick | work successfully |
| 50. | don’t harsh my mellow | don’t spoil my mood |
| 51. | down for the count | defeated; unable to continue |
| 52. | down the drain | wasted; lost |
| 53. | easy does it | go carefully; slow down |
| 54. | eat your words | admit you were wrong |
| 55. | face the music | accept consequences |
| 56. | fair and square | honestly; without cheating |
| 57. | fall by the wayside | be abandoned or fail |
| 58. | fall through the cracks | be overlooked |
| 59. | far out | excellent; impressive; cool |
| 60. | fed up | annoyed; had enough |
| 61. | feel the pinch | feel financial strain |
| 62. | few and far between | rare; not many |
| 63. | fight tooth and nail | fight very hard |
| 64. | find your feet | become comfortable in a situation |
| 65. | get a grip | control yourself |
| 66. | get a kick out of | enjoy; find amusing |
| 67. | get cold feet | become nervous and back out |
| 68. | get down | dance; enjoy yourself |
| 69. | get in on the ground floor | join at the beginning |
| 70. | get the ball rolling | start something happening |
| 71. | give it your best shot | try as hard as possible |
| 72. | give me some skin | shake hands; high-five |
| 73. | go for broke | risk everything to win |
| 74. | go with the flow | accept things as they happen |
| 75. | hit the ground running | start quickly and energetically |
| 76. | hold the fort | take care temporarily |
| 77. | hold your horses | wait; slow down |
| 78. | in the ballpark | close to correct |
| 79. | in the same boat | in the same situation |
| 80. | jive turkey | insincere or foolish person |
| 81. | keep a low profile | avoid attention |
| 82. | keep on truckin’ | keep going; persist |
| 83. | lay it on me | tell me; explain |
| 84. | low man on the totem pole | least important person |
| 85. | on the same wavelength | thinking alike; in agreement |
| 86. | out of left field | unexpected; surprising |
| 87. | out of sight | excellent; amazing |
| 88. | play it by ear | improvise as you go |
| 89. | play your cards right | act wisely for advantage |
| 90. | pull out all the stops | use every possible effort |
| 91. | right on | I agree; that’s great |
| 92. | roll with the punches | adapt to difficulties |
| 93. | saved by the bell | rescued at the last moment |
| 94. | step up to the plate | take responsibility; act |
| 95. | the real McCoy | the genuine article |
| 96. | the whole nine yards | everything; the full amount |
| 97. | throw a curveball | present an unexpected problem |
| 98. | throw in the towel | give up; quit |
| 99. | touch base | make contact; check in |
| 100. | up to speed | fully informed; current |
100 Idioms From the 1960s
| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | all talk, no action | boasts without doing |
| 2. | at the drop of a hat | immediately; without delay |
| 3. | back in the saddle | active again after break |
| 4. | back to the drawing board | start over with a plan |
| 5. | bark up the wrong tree | pursue the wrong idea |
| 6. | beat around the bush | avoid the main point |
| 7. | bite the bullet | face pain bravely |
| 8. | blow your mind | astonish you completely |
| 9. | break the ice | ease social tension |
| 10. | burn the midnight oil | work late into night |
| 11. | call it a day | stop working for now |
| 12. | call the shots | be in charge |
| 13. | caught red-handed | caught in the act |
| 14. | chip on your shoulder | a resentful attitude |
| 15. | cold turkey | suddenly stop a habit |
| 16. | come clean | confess honestly |
| 17. | cost an arm and a leg | be very expensive |
| 18. | cut to the chase | get to the point |
| 19. | devil’s advocate | argue the opposite side |
| 20. | do your own thing | act independently |
| 21. | don’t rock the boat | avoid causing trouble |
| 22. | down in the dumps | feeling depressed |
| 23. | down to the wire | at the last moment |
| 24. | drop a dime | inform on someone |
| 25. | drop out | quit mainstream society |
| 26. | easy as pie | very easy |
| 27. | eat your words | admit you were wrong |
| 28. | every cloud has a silver lining | good can come from bad |
| 29. | face the music | accept consequences |
| 30. | fall head over heels | fall deeply in love |
| 31. | far out | excellent; impressive |
| 32. | feather your nest | enrich yourself unfairly |
| 33. | fish out of water | uncomfortable in new setting |
| 34. | flower power | peaceful counterculture spirit |
| 35. | get down to brass tacks | focus on essentials |
| 36. | get it together | be organized; regain control |
| 37. | get the ball rolling | start something happening |
| 38. | get the show on the road | begin; get going |
| 39. | give peace a chance | try nonviolent solutions |
| 40. | go for broke | risk everything to win |
| 41. | go with the flow | accept things as they come |
| 42. | hang loose | relax; take it easy |
| 43. | have a blast | have great fun |
| 44. | have a bone to pick | have a complaint |
| 45. | have your hands full | be very busy |
| 46. | hit the nail on the head | be exactly right |
| 47. | hit the road | leave; depart |
| 48. | in hot water | in trouble |
| 49. | in the doghouse | in disfavor |
| 50. | in the same boat | in the same situation |
| 51. | jump on the bandwagon | join a popular trend |
| 52. | jump the gun | act too soon |
| 53. | keep on truckin’ | keep going; persevere |
| 54. | keep your chin up | stay optimistic |
| 55. | keep your cool | stay calm |
| 56. | keep your eyes peeled | watch carefully |
| 57. | kick the bucket | die |
| 58. | kick up a fuss | complain loudly |
| 59. | knock on wood | avoid tempting bad luck |
| 60. | last but not least | final item is important |
| 61. | lay it on the line | speak frankly; risk everything |
| 62. | leave no stone unturned | search thoroughly |
| 63. | let it all hang out | be uninhibited; be open |
| 64. | let sleeping dogs lie | avoid reopening trouble |
| 65. | let the cat out of the bag | reveal a secret |
| 66. | make a long story short | summarize briefly |
| 67. | make ends meet | manage financially |
| 68. | make hay while the sun shines | use opportunities while possible |
| 69. | make love, not war | promote peace over conflict |
| 70. | make waves | cause trouble; stand out |
| 71. | miss the boat | lose an opportunity |
| 72. | needle in a haystack | very hard to find |
| 73. | nip it in the bud | stop early |
| 74. | no pain, no gain | effort is required |
| 75. | out of sight | wonderful; amazing |
| 76. | out of the blue | unexpectedly |
| 77. | peace and love | nonviolence and goodwill |
| 78. | power to the people | support popular political power |
| 79. | pull your weight | do your share |
| 80. | put your foot down | refuse firmly |
| 81. | raise the roof | make a loud noise |
| 82. | read between the lines | infer hidden meaning |
| 83. | ride shotgun | sit in front passenger seat |
| 84. | right on | I agree; exactly |
| 85. | roll with the punches | adapt to difficulties |
| 86. | rub elbows | mix socially with others |
| 87. | sock it to me | give it to me straight |
| 88. | spill the beans | reveal a secret |
| 89. | stick to your guns | maintain your position |
| 90. | take a rain check | postpone to later |
| 91. | tell it like it is | speak bluntly and honestly |
| 92. | the whole nine yards | everything; the full amount |
| 93. | the writing on the wall | a clear warning sign |
| 94. | throw in the towel | give up |
| 95. | tune in | pay attention; get involved |
| 96. | turn on | excite; stimulate; interest |
| 97. | under the weather | feeling ill |
| 98. | up in the air | not decided yet |
| 99. | when push comes to shove | when action is required |
| 100. | you can’t win ’em all | not every attempt succeeds |
100 Words to Use Instead of “Capture”
| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Absorb | Take in fully. |
| 2. | Accomplish | Bring to completion. |
| 3. | Acquire | Gain possession of. |
| 4. | Apprehend | Arrest or seize. |
| 5. | Arrest | Take into custody. |
| 6. | Attain | Reach or achieve. |
| 7. | Bag | Secure as a prize. |
| 8. | Bag and tag | Collect and label evidence. |
| 9. | Bottle up | Contain and hold inside. |
| 10. | Bottleneck | Constrain and hold up. |
| 11. | Box in | Confine within limits. |
| 12. | Bracket | Enclose within limits. |
| 13. | Bring in | Obtain or recruit. |
| 14. | Bring to light | Reveal or expose. |
| 15. | Catch | Intercept and hold. |
| 16. | Chronicle | Record in sequence. |
| 17. | Claim | Take as one’s own. |
| 18. | Clinch | Secure decisively. |
| 19. | Close in on | Approach to seize. |
| 20. | Collect | Gather together. |
| 21. | Come by | Obtain by chance. |
| 22. | Conquer | Overcome and take control. |
| 23. | Corral | Gather and confine. |
| 24. | Document | Record with evidence. |
| 25. | Dominate | Control by strength. |
| 26. | Draw in | Attract and pull closer. |
| 27. | Enclose | Surround and contain. |
| 28. | Engage | Attract and hold attention. |
| 29. | Ensnare | Trap by deception. |
| 30. | Entice | Attract by appeal. |
| 31. | Entrap | Catch in a trap. |
| 32. | Film | Record on video. |
| 33. | Fixate | Hold attention firmly. |
| 34. | Frame | Set within a border. |
| 35. | Freeze | Stop at a moment. |
| 36. | Garner | Gather and collect. |
| 37. | Get | Obtain or receive. |
| 38. | Glean | Collect bit by bit. |
| 39. | Grab | Seize quickly. |
| 40. | Grasp | Understand or seize. |
| 41. | Harvest | Gather from a source. |
| 42. | Hook | Catch with a hook. |
| 43. | Immobilize | Prevent from moving. |
| 44. | Impound | Seize and hold legally. |
| 45. | Incorporate | Take in as part. |
| 46. | Inscribe | Write or carve onto. |
| 47. | Intercept | Stop and take en route. |
| 48. | Join | Connect into one. |
| 49. | Jot down | Write quickly. |
| 50. | Keep | Hold and not lose. |
| 51. | Land | Bring in successfully. |
| 52. | Latch onto | Hold tightly to. |
| 53. | Lock in | Secure firmly. |
| 54. | Lock onto | Fix attention or aim. |
| 55. | Log | Record in a register. |
| 56. | Mark | Indicate with a sign. |
| 57. | Memorialize | Preserve in memory. |
| 58. | Nab | Seize suddenly. |
| 59. | Nail down | Settle precisely. |
| 60. | Net | Catch in a net. |
| 61. | Note | Record briefly. |
| 62. | Obtain | Get by effort. |
| 63. | Occupy | Take and hold a place. |
| 64. | Overtake | Catch up and surpass. |
| 65. | Pin down | Determine exactly. |
| 66. | Take for oneself. | |
| 67. | Procure | Obtain with care. |
| 68. | Pull in | Attract or bring closer. |
| 69. | Quarantine | Isolate to contain. |
| 70. | Reel in | Draw in gradually. |
| 71. | Register | Record officially. |
| 72. | Reproduce | Copy or replicate. |
| 73. | Restrain | Hold back from action. |
| 74. | Retrieve | Get back again. |
| 75. | Rope in | Enlist or draw in. |
| 76. | Round up | Gather into a group. |
| 77. | Scoop up | Lift and collect. |
| 78. | Secure | Make safe or certain. |
| 79. | Seize | Take suddenly by force. |
| 80. | Snag | Catch on something. |
| 81. | Snare | Catch with a trap. |
| 82. | Snatch | Take quickly. |
| 83. | Stop | Halt and hold. |
| 84. | Subdue | Bring under control. |
| 85. | Take | Lay hold of. |
| 86. | Take down | Record or remove. |
| 87. | Take in | Absorb or understand. |
| 88. | Take over | Assume control of. |
| 89. | Tally | Count and record. |
| 90. | Tape | Record audio or video. |
| 91. | Track | Follow and record movement. |
| 92. | Trap | Catch and confine. |
| 93. | Uncover | Reveal by discovery. |
| 94. | Undertake | Take on a task. |
| 95. | Unveil | Reveal publicly. |
| 96. | Vacuum up | Collect thoroughly. |
| 97. | Vault | Save in secure storage. |
| 98. | Video | Record on video. |
| 99. | Win | Gain by success. |
| 100. | Wiretap | Record communications secretly. |
100 Best Synonyms for “Business”
| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | administration | management of an organization |
| 2. | affair | a matter of concern or activity |
| 3. | affiliate | a related company or partner |
| 4. | agency | a service-based business office |
| 5. | agreement | a settled arrangement or deal |
| 6. | arrangement | an agreed plan or deal |
| 7. | assignment | a task given to do |
| 8. | bargain | a negotiated deal |
| 9. | board | a company’s governing group |
| 10. | boardroom | corporate leadership and decision-making |
| 11. | branch | a division of a company |
| 12. | bureau | an office providing services |
| 13. | bureaucracy | an administrative system or office |
| 14. | career | one’s working life |
| 15. | chain | a group of linked businesses |
| 16. | commerce | business activity in general |
| 17. | company | a commercial organization |
| 18. | concern | a business firm or company |
| 19. | conglomerate | a large group of diverse companies |
| 20. | cooperative | a member-owned business |
| 21. | corporation | a legally incorporated company |
| 22. | deal-making | arranging business agreements |
| 23. | dealership | a business selling specific products |
| 24. | dealings | business interactions or transactions |
| 25. | distribution | supplying goods to sellers |
| 26. | division | a major unit within a company |
| 27. | domain | a sphere of commercial activity |
| 28. | earnings | money gained from business |
| 29. | employment | paid work arrangement |
| 30. | enterprise | a business venture or organization |
| 31. | establishment | a place of business |
| 32. | exchange | the act of trading things |
| 33. | executive team | top managers of a company |
| 34. | factory | a place where goods are made |
| 35. | field | an area of work or commerce |
| 36. | finance | money management in business |
| 37. | firm | a business organization |
| 38. | franchise | a licensed business outlet |
| 39. | funding | money provided for a venture |
| 40. | going concern | an operating business |
| 41. | headquarters | a company’s main office |
| 42. | holding company | a company owning other companies |
| 43. | house | a commercial firm, especially finance |
| 44. | HQ | a company’s main office |
| 45. | income | money received from work |
| 46. | industry | commercial production and trade sector |
| 47. | institution | an established organization |
| 48. | investing | placing money for future return |
| 49. | investment | putting money into ventures |
| 50. | job | paid work or position |
| 51. | leadership | those directing an organization |
| 52. | livelihood | means of earning a living |
| 53. | logistics | moving and supplying goods |
| 54. | management | the running of a business |
| 55. | manufacturing | producing goods in factories |
| 56. | market | commercial activity and demand |
| 57. | marketplace | the commercial arena for buying |
| 58. | matter | a situation requiring attention |
| 59. | mill | a manufacturing plant |
| 60. | negotiations | talks to reach an agreement |
| 61. | nonprofit | a mission-driven organization without profit |
| 62. | occupation | a person’s work or profession |
| 63. | office | a place where business is done |
| 64. | operation | an ongoing business activity |
| 65. | operations | day-to-day business activities |
| 66. | organization | a structured group with a purpose |
| 67. | outfit | a company or organization |
| 68. | partnership | a jointly owned business |
| 69. | practice | a professional business, especially medical |
| 70. | profession | a paid occupation requiring training |
| 71. | project | a planned piece of work |
| 72. | purchase | the act of buying |
| 73. | pursuit | an activity one engages in |
| 74. | real estate | property as a business sector |
| 75. | retail | selling goods to consumers |
| 76. | revenue | income from business activity |
| 77. | sector | a distinct area of commerce |
| 78. | shop | a retail business |
| 79. | sole proprietorship | a one-owner business |
| 80. | sphere | an area of activity or work |
| 81. | startup | a newly established company |
| 82. | store | a retail business place |
| 83. | subsidiary | a company owned by another |
| 84. | task | a piece of work to do |
| 85. | trade | the buying and selling of goods |
| 86. | tradecraft | practical skills of a trade |
| 87. | trading house | a firm engaged in trade |
| 88. | transactions | acts of buying or selling |
| 89. | turnover | total sales in a period |
| 90. | understanding | an informal agreement |
| 91. | undertaking | a task or project |
| 92. | vendor | a seller as a business |
| 93. | venture | a risky business undertaking |
| 94. | venue | a place where activity occurs |
| 95. | vocation | a person’s occupation or calling |
| 96. | wholesale | selling goods in bulk |
| 97. | work | one’s occupation or job |
| 98. | workplace | a place of work |
| 99. | workshop | a place for making or repairing |
| 100. | worksite | a place where work happens |





