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What does the idiom 'to bring home the money' mean?
What does the idiom 'to bring home the money' mean?
- To provide for the family (correct)
- To waste resources in business
- To spend money extravagantly
- To procrastinate on work tasks
What does the idiom 'to solve a problem' imply?
What does the idiom 'to solve a problem' imply?
- To analyze a situation thoroughly
- To create more issues
- To find a solution (correct)
- To avoid taking action
Which of the following best describes 'people will be dismissed or forced to resign'?
Which of the following best describes 'people will be dismissed or forced to resign'?
- Severe punishment or job loss (correct)
- Flexible work arrangements in a company
- Job security during economic downturns
- Job promotions due to performance
What does the idiom 'it's selling quickly and in large numbers' mean?
What does the idiom 'it's selling quickly and in large numbers' mean?
What does the idiom 'spending a considerable amount of money in hopes of solving a problem' refer to?
What does the idiom 'spending a considerable amount of money in hopes of solving a problem' refer to?
Which option best describes 'doing something in the easiest way or least expensive way'?
Which option best describes 'doing something in the easiest way or least expensive way'?
What does the idiom 'make a move when you see an opportunity' mean?
What does the idiom 'make a move when you see an opportunity' mean?
What is the meaning of 'a roughly accurate approximation of the value of something'?
What is the meaning of 'a roughly accurate approximation of the value of something'?
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Ballpark figure
Ballpark figure
A rough estimate of the value of something.
Crack the case
Crack the case
To find a solution to a problem.
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
People will lose their jobs or face severe consequences for something that has happened.
Bring home the bacon
Bring home the bacon
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Flying off the shelves
Flying off the shelves
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Throwing money at the problem
Throwing money at the problem
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Go the cheap route
Go the cheap route
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Seize the day
Seize the day
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Study Notes
Idiom Explanations
- Ballpark figure: A roughly approximate value.
- Iron out problems: To solve problems.
- Heads will roll: People will be punished or lose their jobs.
- Bring home the bacon: To provide.
- Selling like hotcakes: Selling quickly and in large numbers.
- Throwing money at the problem: Spending a lot of money in an attempt to solve a problem.
- Cut corners: Compromising on quality to save time or money.
- Strike while the iron is hot: Take advantage of a good opportunity quickly.
- Living from hand to mouth: Having very little money.
- Sticky fingers: A tendency to steal.
- Pay an arm and a leg: Pay a very large amount of money.
- Tighten your belts: Spend less money.
Additional Definitions
- Not having enough resources to live decently: Not having enough money for basic needs.
- A tendency or inclination to steal: A propensity to steal.
- To pay a very large amount of money: Spend large amounts of money
- Spend less money: Reduce spending.
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