Business idioms

What does "get the sack" mean?

Lawrence got the sack yesterday afternoon; it definitely took us by surprise.

• To be promoted

• To be honest

• To be hired

• To be fired

What does "off the hook" mean?

1. She was caught cheating on the test, but her apology and promise to never cheat again let her off the hook with just a warning.

• Unnoticed

• Free from blame or responsibility

• To feel disappointed

• Remove someone from a group or team

1. What is the meaning of " hanging by a thread" in the sentence?

2. His academic performance was hanging by a thread due to his lack of motivation.

• In a unexpected situation

• In a good spot

• In danger of failure

• In a difficult situation

What does "burn the candles at both ends" mean?

During the busy holiday season, retail workers often burn the candle at both ends.

• Chilling out

• Working happily

• Stressing out

• Working long hours

1. What is the meaning of " in hot water" in the sentence?

2. Janine forgot to submit her report on time, and now she's in hot water with her boss.

• In trouble

• Thinking creatively

• In a great situation

• Feeling lost

What is the meaning of "cut corners" in the sentence?

Rather than investing in proper training, the company cut corners by hiring unqualified employees, resulting in poor customer service.

• Providing a high performance

• Making a great effort

• Economizing by reducing quality

• Thinking outside the box

Choose the best way to replace the words in bold in the sentence.

1. Being the newest member of the team, I don't feel part of the group during team meetings when they reference past projects and inside jokes.

• Out of the loop

• Up in the air

• On the same page

• Up for grabs

Choose the best way to replace the words in bold in the sentence.

1. The candidate's inconsistent answers during the interview warned of troubles ahead for the hiring manager.

• Out of the loop

• All things considered

• Raise red flags

• On the same page

1. What is the meaning of "to fish or cut bait" in the sentence?

2. The manager told the team that they needed to either meet their deadlines or step aside; it was time to fish or cut bait.

• To make a decision

• To improvise

• To let go

• To choose

What does "up in the air" mean?

1. Due to the weather forecast, the picnic scheduled for the company is up in the air.

• Decided

• Postponed

• Cancelled

• Not yet decided