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Workplace idioms in English

14 phrases from the lesson “Cutting to the Chase”.

• cut to the chaseto get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details
• get the ball rollingto start something happening or moving forward
• think outside the boxto think creatively, in a different or unusual way
• back to the drawing boardsaid when a plan has failed and you need to start again
• all hands on decka situation where everyone needs to help
• a game changersomething that changes a situation significantly, usually for the better
• touch base with (someone)to make brief contact with someone, often to check on progress
• be on the same pageto have the same understanding or agreement about something
• raise the barto set a higher standard than before
• keep someone in the loopto keep someone informed about what's happening
• rock the boatto disturb a stable situation, often by disagreeing
• read the roomto correctly sense the mood or reaction of a group before acting
• throw someone under the busto blame or betray someone, often to protect yourself
• go the extra mileto make an extra effort beyond what's expected