Understanding Common Phrases

What does the phrase "White Collar" refer to?

• Manual labor jobs

• Office or professional work

• Clothing for special events

• A type of medical professional

If someone follows rules strictly, they are doing things:

• "By the book"

• "Outside the box"

• "On the same page"

• "From the ground up"

When you "Call It a Day," what are you doing?

• Starting a new project

• Making a phone call

• Ending work for the day

• Celebrating a holiday

What does it mean to "Corner the Market"?

• To shop at a corner store

• To fail in business

• To start a new business

• To dominate a market

If you "Get In On the Ground Floor," you are:

• Entering a building

• Joining a project early

• Working in construction

• Cleaning the lowest level

"Thinking Outside the Box" means:

• Considering storage options

• Following traditional methods

• Being creative and innovative

• Ignoring instructions completely

When you "Touch Base" with someone, you are:

• Playing a sport

• Avoiding contact

• Making physical contact

• Making contact or checking in

Information spread by "Word of Mouth" is shared through:

• Written documents

• Social media posts

• Personal communication

• Official announcements

A "Yes Man" is someone who:

• Disagrees with everything

• Is very indecisive

• Asks a lot of questions

• Agrees with everything

What does "Red Tape" refer to?

• A type of office supply

• Excessive regulations or bureaucracy

• Emergency procedures

• A celebration ritual