25 idioms that are commonly heard in the corporate world (Part 3) 19. HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD: To precisely and accurately describe a situation or problem. To do something perfectly. Example: “You totally hit the nail on the head when you said that the company could not continue to operate without downsizing.” 20. CUT TO THE CHASE: Tell someone exactly what you mean or need; stop giving the background and make the key point or points; dont ramble. Example: “Stop going around in circles. I dont have a lot of time, so I need you to cut to the chase.” 21. WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE: Past situations or history that is being left in the past to move forward. Past history which is being forgotten, forgiven, or no longer to be emphasized. Something that happened in the past that you dont worry about anymore. Example: “We didnt always see eye to eye on everything, but thats water under the bridge. Now we are best friends.” 22. JUMP THROUGH HOOPS: Do everything possible to achieve your goal or please someone, particularly to persevere through many rules, stages and processes that may be challenging. Example: “You often have to jump through hoops in order to get a promotion.” 23. PLAYING CATCH UP: To be behind in a task or in knowledge of a situation, and to be working hard to be back up-to-date and fully-informed of the current situation. Example: “I just got back from vacation so Im playing catch up. At the moment, Im buried in emails…” 24. TO ROCK THE BOAT: To do something that challenges the current way things are done, or someone’s authority. Often expressed in the negative - i.e. dont do anything that will challenge others and call attention to yourself in a negative way. To keep the peace. Example: “Don’t rock the boat suggesting too many ideas while you are still new here. Wait till you have built the management’s confidence in you before making suggestions for major change.” 25. KNOW WHEN TO CUT YOUR LOSSES: Know when it is time, after experiencing multiple losses or setbacks, to stop your pursuit of the goal or strategy and to do something else. Know when the losses are to the point you have to give up, rather than waste more energy in a strategy that will only lead to more losses. Example: Why do you insist on putting more money into that car? It clearly doesnt work anymore. You seriously dont know when to cut your losses. -So-
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