企业界最常用的25个习语

“Those two have been best friends since high school. How could she stab her in the back without feeling any remorse?”
A chip on your shoulder
“I think Mike has a chip on his shoulder because he walked right into me without apologizing.” “In order to be successful in business you have to constantly raise the bar.”
Jump the gun
analysed the situation and planned appropriately what to do or say); to act or say something prematurely.
Throw in the towel
Quit; give up your pursuit of a goal or project.
“I know you feel like you got the job, but don't put all your eggs in one basket. Make sure you keep applying for other positions.”
Land on your feet
“I'm so glad Mike was able to land on his feet. He really deserves that new house after the challenging move to the company’s headquarters.”
When it rains it pours
Often used when several difficult (or positive) situations happen simultaneously.
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Start off on the right foot
To begin a project, relationship or action in a sensible and sound way, so that the probabilities of a successful project or relationship are made stronger. Make sure that everyone involved in the discussion understands the topic(s) being discussed from the same perspective; having the same shared understanding of a situation / perspective. To make a statement, suggestion or assumption that is risky, that may be based on
Miss the mark
When you fail to achieve a goal; when your performance in a task/activity does not meet the standard or target. A warning / suggestion to remain alert, focused, sharp and responsive; to apply yourself to be continuously focused on the task, goals, objectives and situation. When someone betrays another person’s trust by attacking them without warning, devastating
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Do not allow yourself to put all your hopes and dreams into one idea, plan, or concept. You need to remain open to other options, and to consider pursuing a number of approaches to maximize the probabilities of success. Usually said to someone when they have worked really hard and successfully made it through a difficult situation.
“Mike that idea is too outside of the box. It's not going to fly wi th the boss.” “I got into a car accident, lost my job and my dog ran away, all in the same week. When it rains it pours!” “We need to start this project off on the right foot because we have a tight deadline.” “It's difficult to be on the same page with you because you keep changing the subject.”
Raise the bar
To increase / raise standards, targets, and expectations.
25 idioms that are commonly heard in the corporate world
Back to square one Having to start over again. A situation where prior efforts and steps have failed, or ideas have been rejected, and you have to return to the start to begin again. “The CEO hated the idea so we are back to square one.”
25 idioms that are commonly heard in the corporate world
Idiom Explanation Example
Think outside the box
Create an original idea outside the boundaries of normal thinking, constraints, systems or rules.
Hit the nail on the head
To precisely and accurately describe a situation or problem. To do something perfectly.
Take the bull by the
Acknowledge and confidently take ownership of a difficult situation.
“If Mike doesn't take the bull by the horns, this project is going to spiral
“If we are going to win this proposal, we need to think outside the box.”
Not going to fly
When an idea, plan or concept is not going to work (be successful or supported by others).
“Hold your horses! You are moving way too fast. Let’s stop and think carefully about the first steps we should take.” “Jane's car has a scratch on it and she accused me doing it because I was standing next to the car. She jumped the gun and didn't give me a chance to explain that it wasn't me.” “We are never going to make this deadline. I think it's time to throw in the towel.” “He really missed the mark on closing that deal. Hopefully, he will have better luck next time.”
25 idioms that are commonly heard in the corporate world
horns out of control.”
Hold your horses
Thoroughly think through a situation before you make a decision; to stop or slow down to think more thoroughly about how to move forward. Making a decision or statement too early or quickly before the right time (when you have
On the same page
Out on a limb
less-than-full-information about the listener, that may be a little bold and sometimes ‘outside the box’.
“I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that you should take the train to California instead of the plane because it might be cheaper.”
To stay on your toes
“Stay on your toes when you are around John because I don't trust him.”
Stab someone in the back
the person who is attacked (who previously thought the attacker was their ally and could never do such a thing). People often stab people in the back to pursue or advance their own personal agenda or position / status. When someone’s past negative experiences cause them to hold a bad attitude or be extra-sensitive and negative in certain situations that may remind them of their past difficulties.