50 common business idioms
idiom | meaning |
---|---|
Keep one's eye on the ball | To give something one's full attention and to not lose focus |
Learn the ropes | Learn the basics of something (e.g. a job) |
Long shot | Something that has a very low probability of happening |
No-brainer | Something that is really obvious or easy |
What are business idioms?
The common business idioms used in the corporate world are often phrases that confuse a lot of people as direct translation often makes no sense. These common business idioms can cause confusion, causing you to lose track of a conversation or in a meeting can become rather problematic.