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Workplace idioms

15 words · C1 · More work and career packs

Idioms you will hear at work, from ballpark figure to hit the ground running. Know what colleagues really mean.

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Workplace idioms: words and hints
Add	Word	Hint
	on the same page	agreeing
	ballpark figure	rough estimate
	back to square one	start again
	think outside the box	think creatively
	the ball is in your court	it's your decision
	touch base	make brief contact
	get the ball rolling	start something
	pull your weight	do your share
	learning curve	time to learn something new
	up in the air	not decided
	red tape	too many rules
	keep in the loop	keep informed
	hit the ground running	start quickly and well
	burn the midnight oil	work late
	cross that bridge	deal with it later

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