Business Idioms

The contractor decided to cut corners on the project, and it ended up costing the client more money in the end

She always cuts corners when cleaning the house, and it shows in the end result

Cutting corners on safety regulations is never worth the risk

I was in a rush to finish the project, so I had to cut corners and skip some important steps

It's not a good idea to cut corners when it comes to safety procedures

Our team needs to think outside the box if we want to come up with a creative solution to this problem

Sometimes it's necessary to think outside the box to find a new approach

By thinking outside the box, she was able to come up with a unique and successful business idea

Our company needs to think outside the box and come up with some creative solutions to increase sales

Don't be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to planning your future

We need to get the ball rolling on this project if we want to finish it on time

Once we get the ball rolling on this fundraiser, I think we'll be able to raise a lot of money

Let's get the ball rolling by brainstorming some ideas for the new marketing campaign

Let's get the ball rolling and start discussing some ideas for the new marketing campaign

It's important to get the ball rolling early on the project to avoid any delays

She started her new job by hitting the ground running and finishing all of her tasks on the first day

It's important to hit the ground running on a new project so that you can stay ahead of schedule

We're confident that the new employee will be able to hit the ground running and make valuable contributions to the team

The new employee was able to hit the ground running and make a positive impact on the team right away

I want to hit the ground running in my new job and show my boss what I'm capable of

I had a lot of ups and downs in my career, but to make a long story short, I'm now running my own successful business

There were a lot of complications, but to make a long story short, we were able to fix the problem and finish the project on time

To make a long story short, the car broke down and we had to walk to the nearest gas station

To make a long story short, we ended up getting lost and didn't make it to the concert

Let me make a long story short, the project was a success and we exceeded our goals

I wouldn't invest all my money in one stock, it's putting all your eggs in one basket

She decided to focus on one job application, but I told her not to put all her eggs in one basket

Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to choosing a career path

I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket and invest all my money in just one stock

It's not wise to put all your eggs in one basket when you're starting a new business

We're going to have to play hardball if we want to win this negotiation

The company played hardball with the union during the contract negotiations

I knew I was in for a tough match when I saw my opponent's aggressive style of play

Our company had to play hardball with our competitors to win the contract

Negotiating a good deal often requires playing hardball

The company has been in the black for the last three years, but this year they're projecting a loss

If you're always in the red, you should reconsider your spending habits

After cutting expenses and increasing sales, the business finally got out of the red

Our company has been in the black for the past three quarters

The restaurant was in the red for the first year, but it finally turned a profit

He always goes the extra mile to make sure his customers are satisfied

If you want to succeed, you have to be willing to go the extra mile and put in the extra effort

The coach praised the team for going the extra mile and practicing hard every day

I always try to go the extra mile at work to make sure my projects are successful

If you want to achieve great things, you must be willing to go the extra mile

We chatted for a while, but then it was time to get down to business and start the meeting

I like to socialize, but when it's time to get down to business, I can be very focused

Let's skip the small talk and get down to business

Let's get down to business and start discussing our marketing strategy

After some small talk, the manager got down to business and started talking about the team's performance