Идиомы о бизнесе

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  • carry over figures/numbers/costs
    перенести цифры, числа, стоимость из одной графы в другую
    Because of the financial problems they had to carry over last year's costs to this year.
  • carry the day
    завоевать полную поддержку
    Mark's proposal carried the day and everyone supported him with enthusiasm.
  • carry through with (something)
    приводить что-либо в исполнение
    The shoe factory carried through with their plan to boost production.
  • cash in one's chips
    умереть (дословно 'поменять фишки на наличные деньги в конце игры')
    My Grandfather cashed in his chips at the age of ninety-five.
  • circulate the agenda
    раздать напечатанную информацию, которая будет обсуждаться или распространить повестку дня
    They usually circulated the agenda for a meeting a few days before the meeting.
  • close out (something)
    ликвидировать что-либо, распродать все товары целиком
    Because of the competition the owner had to close out the store and sell the remaining stock very cheap.
  • close the books
    прекратить принимать наряд-заказ
    The company closed the books at the end of the year.
  • close up shop
    прекращать работу, закрыться
    The beauty saloon had to close up shop when the rent was increased.
  • come down in price
    снизить цену
    They should come down in price if they want to sell out all the summer clothes they have in their shop.
  • come on strong
    подавлять кого-либо; наседать на кого-либо
    The boss came on strong at me to finish the job on time.
  • come/turn up trumps
    оказаться более удачным, чем предполагалось
    Wanda's marriage turned up trumps which was a big surprise to her friends and family.
  • company man
    преданный компании работник
    Mr. Right is a company man, and he usually puts in an extra effort for his company.
  • company town
    город, в котором преобладает один вид промышленности или одна компания
    Tampa used to be a company town; now it has a lot of industries.
  • crunch numbers
    делать математические расчёты
    I hate to crunch numbers and my father usually does all mathematical calculations.
  • cut a deal
    договориться, устроить сделку
    We had to cut a deal with the contractor before the construction workers started to add on another room in our house.
  • cut back
    урезать, использовать меньше
    I have to cut back on petrol because it has become very expensive.
  • cut corners
    экономить
    The parents had to cut corners when their son began to attend a medical school.
  • cut off (someone or something)
    прервать кого-либо \ что-либо
    Their conversation was cut off by a knock on the door.
  • cut one's losses
    снизить, уменьшить потери
    To cut their losses they should sell the old machinery as soon as possible.
  • deal someone in
    включить кого-либо (в команду, в группу и т.д.)
    Tim intended to deal his friend in his printing business, but Tom rejected Tim's proposal.
  • defeat a motion
    отклонить предложение (на собрании)
    The chairman defeated the motion to postpone the conference till next week.
  • deliver the goods
    удачно провернуть дело
    I don't think Alan is very successful in his career; he is never able to deliver the goods.
  • double check (something)
    перепроверить что-либо
    The boss wanted me to double check the price of the new product before it is put on the market.
  • draw up a contract
    составить контракт
    It is necessary to draw up a contract before hiring new employees.
  • face value (of something)
    номинальная стоимость
    The face value of the new computer was not very high.
  • fair play
    справедливое, честное отношение к кому-либо, честная игра
    The bank is known for its fair play and is very popular with the clients.
  • figure out (something)
    понимать что-либо, постигать
    I am trying to figure out what my friend's plans are.
  • fill the bill
    как раз то, что нужно
    The information I received will fill the bill for what I need to finish the article.
  • float (someone) a loan
    дать кому-либо (деньги) взаймы
    I decided to buy a new car so I asked the bank to float me a loan.
  • follow suit
    иметь карту такой же масти, поступать также как кто-либо; подражать кому-либо
    "If Jenny is going home early, I think I'll follow suit."
  • force someone's hand
    навязывать кому-либо, принуждать, подталкивать
    "I am not willing to force your hand to sell your small business."
  • gain ground
    делать успехи, продвигаться вперёд
    At first it seemed a very difficult job, yet little by little I gained ground.
  • get a break
    получить значительную скидку, послабление (в цене)
    Tim managed to get a break on the price of the furniture and saved much money.
  • get a raise
    получить повышение заработной платы
    Jack works hard and hopes to get a raise in his new job.
  • get off the ground
    успешно начать, подняться с нуля
    Ashley is not much of a businessman and his printing business never got off the ground.