Business Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom 'to close a deal' mean in the context of sales?

• to change the terms of the agreement

• to take a break from negotiations

• to finalize or complete a business agreement or transaction

• to start a business partnership

When someone 'pays through the nose', what are they doing in financial terms?

• Paying a very high price

• Paying a very low price

• Not paying anything at all

• Paying exactly the right amount

What does the idiom 'to cook the books' mean in the financial context?

• To attend a cooking class to improve financial skills

• To order takeout for the office using company funds

• To manipulate financial records or accounts

• To write a cookbook about financial management

What does the idiom 'to drive a hard bargain' mean in the context of negotiation?

• To negotiate passively and weakly

• To negotiate with no clear goal in mind

• To negotiate without any preparation

• To negotiate aggressively and firmly

What does the idiom 'to call the shots' mean in the management context?

• to make the important decisions or be in charge

• to follow someone else's instructions

• to delegate tasks to others

• to take a break and relax

When someone 'passes the buck', what are they doing in the management context?

• Taking full responsibility for the task

• Asking for help to complete the task

• Avoiding responsibility by passing it on to someone else

• Ignoring the task completely

What does the idiom 'to be in the red' mean in financial terms?

• To have a surplus of money

• To be financially stable

• To be in debt or to have negative financial balance

• To have a positive cash flow

What does the idiom 'to be in the driver's seat' mean in the management context?

• To be asleep at the wheel

• To be lost and confused

• To be a passenger in a car

• To be in control or in charge of a situation