Business Idioms - Notes
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Idiom, phrasal verb or slang |
The situation |
Phrases with similar meaning or sentiment |
| (1) To go through the roof |
Cost of raw materials |
The cost of raw materials has gone through the roof / The cost has increased a lot. |
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(2)To be given the green light |
A new project |
It's been given the green light / It's been approved. |
| (3) To keep up to date | New trends in the economy | It's important to keep up to date on the latest changes in the market / It's important to stay informed about ... |
| (4) To flog a dead horse | An activity which is producing no useful result | You're flogging a dead horse / You're wasting your time. |
| (5) To get hold of someone | You're trying to contact someone by phone but you're having problems | I've been trying to get hold of him all morning / I've been trying to speak to him all morning. |
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