Business Idioms and Expressions Unit 3 Business English BBS First Year

 

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Business Idioms and Expressions  

An idiom is a popular word or phrase used for a certain person or group of people. Its meaning is different from its literal meaning. For example: ‘kick the bucket’ does not mean what it means literally but the actual meaning is ‘to die. Idiom remains stable and their meanings don’t change easily. On the other hand, an expression refers to the way we express something not just through words but also through facial features and body language. An expression helps to phrase an idea in a particular way. Its meaning is literal as intended by the speaker or user. For example, we use ‘screw up’ to refer to a mistake. In business, it is important to use idioms and expressions that are familiar to the users and audiences. The following is a list of common business idioms and expressions (Samples only):

•      A long haul: long road; the option that takes the most time

•      A long shot: something that will probably not succeed but is worth trying

•      A rule of thumb: a personal principle

•      Ahead of the curve: doing better than expected

•      Ahead of the game: successful

•      At a premium: at a relatively high price

•      Be in hot water: to be in trouble

•      Burn your bridges: ruin a relationship

•      Come under fire: getting public criticism

•      Drop the ball: to admit the problem

•      Fast track s project: to make the project a high priority

•      Hand in hand: together                                 Keep pace: continue

•      Land on your feet: to do well                        Miss the boat: miss an opportunity

•      Pass the buck: to shift the blame                   Red tape: bureaucracy    

•      Screw up: not doing well

•      Shooting the breeze: talking causally without purpose

•      Yes man: a person always agrees with the boss

•      Stay on your toes: pay attention and be aware

•      On the back burner: set as a lower priority 

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