Idioms (quizlet - https://quizlet.com/_85ryjl?x=1jqt&i=19obh

to talk directly about a subject / перейти до справи

(a)  

to give someone the latest information / ввести в курс справи

(a)  

I can't make head nor (a)   of it, could you explain it to me?

Let's not beat about the (a)   and get down to business, we have a lot of work.

If you keep someone informed of your progress or news on a project you keep someone in the (a)   .

If you try to communicate with an unresponsive person you it's like talking to a (a)   wall