The Most Common Business Idioms and Expressions
There are many idioms used in the business world. If you don’t understand these expressions, it’s easy to get lost in a conversation. Below is a chart of some of the most common idioms used at work. Although most of these idioms are used in both British and American English, the chart was designed to include the most common business idioms in American English. The Most Common Business Idioms Idiom Meaning Example 24/7 "24/7" means 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The convenience store on the corner is open 24/7. a tough break When something unfortunate happens, it can be called a "tough break." It was a tough break for us when Caroline quit. She was one of our top performers. ahead of the curve To be "ahead of the curve" means to be more advanced than the competition. We're investing a lot of money in research and development so we can stay ahead of the curve.