1) get the ball rolling a) to make something start happening b) to start focusing on a specific task (after introductions/small talk) c) to think creatively and develop new and original ideas 2) Bring to the table. a) to be competent, alert and quick to understand new things b) to quit or give up something c) to contribute something of value (to a company) 3) from the ground up. a) to start focusing on a specific task (after introductions/small talk) b) to do something from the start/very beginning c) to be competent, alert and quick to understand new things 4) get down to business. a) to start focusing on a specific task (after introductions/small talk) b) to make something start happening c) to contribute something of value (to a company) 5) think outside the box. a) to think creatively and develop new and original ideas b) to contribute something of value (to a company) c) to start focusing on a specific task (after introductions/small talk) 6) on the ball a) to quit or give up something b) to do something from the start/very beginning c) to be competent, alert and quick to understand new things 7) throw in the towel a) to make something start happening b) to contribute something of value (to a company) c) to quit or give up something 8) on the same page. a) to be in agreement or thinking in a similar way b) to increase standards or improve quality in something c) to find a hidden meaning in something said or written (e.g. feelings/intentions) 9) raise the bar a) to give your complete attention to something b) to increase standards or improve quality in something c) to show support and give approval 10) read between the lines a) to find a hidden meaning in something said or written (e.g. feelings/intentions) b) to talk about someone or take action without their knowledge c) to be in agreement or thinking in a similar way 11) get the thumbs up a) to give your complete attention to something b) to show support and give approval c) to commit all your resources to a single idea or plan of action 12) keep my eye on the ball a) to give your complete attention to something b) to talk about someone or take action without their knowledge c) to be in agreement or thinking in a similar way 13) (go) behind my back a) to commit all your resources to a single idea or plan of action b) to find a hidden meaning in something said or written (e.g. feelings/intentions) c) to talk about someone or take action without their knowledge 14) put all my eggs in one basket. a) to start focusing on a specific task (after introductions/small talk) b) to make something start happening c) to commit all your resources to a single idea or plan of action 15) go the extra mile. a) to show support and give approval b) to talk about someone or take action without their knowledge c) to make more effort to achieve something that is expected

15 Common Business Idiomatic Expressions

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