Her reelection to the committee was defeated on a show of hands.

John just received a pink slip from his company and now he has to look for a new job.

I thought I was just going to interview the secretary, but they let me talk to the   big cheese himself.

He’s kissing up to his boss again.

He has the inside track for the job because his Dad is the Chairman of the Board.

Being fluent in English gives Lupita the inside track with her international business clients.

Jorge might be a team player because he works well with others.

To be a leader, you should know how to call the shots.

When Valentina struck out trying to get the job, she didn’t get the job.

Narinder wants the position. She has a lot of work experience and people like her. I think she’s in the running for the new job.

Gloria felt she was batting a thousand. She'd got everything she asked for from her boss.

The contractors weren’t interested in playing ball. They’re not interested in doing what Michael wants.

The movement against hunger and persecution put the reactionary government on a political hot seat.

When the firm declared bankruptcy, a millionaire bought it office building cheaps；it's an ill wind that blows nobody good.

Many small and medium businesses in South Korea complain that they are not competing on a level playing field.

The new project has got the green light.

The manager and the director always argue in meetings. It’s usually just a storm in a teacup. They’re the best of friends.

Miriam got a hole in one when she interviewed for the job.

He got a golden handshake from the company after being told to leave.