Match the idiom with the correct definition.

a) To do something that starts an activity
b) To agree with someone, to view things the same way
c) Where everyone involves benefits
d) To do more than what people expect of you
e) When something is undecided
f) Something, especially a choice or decision, that is so obvious or easy as to require little or no thought

1. go the extra mile - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
2. win-win situation - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
3. get the ball rolling - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
4. no brainer - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
5. see eye to eye - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
6. up in the air - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)

Now complete the following sentences with an expression from the previous exercise.

1. We really need to on this project. The deadline is only two months away.
2. We're looking for a replacement for our marketing manager, but we haven’t made a decision yet. Everything's still .
3. I think that the secret of our success is that we are prepared to for our customers. We like to surprise them with extra discounts, special offers and excellent after-sales service.
4. I don't always with my boss, but I respect his opinions and his fairness.
5. If they only charge 3 euros a month, the decision is a .
6. Work experience in a company gives interns valuable training and employers pay a lower salary. It's a .

Match the idiom with the correct definition.

a) to begin something in a positive way.
b) something has begun and is moving as fast and as smoothly as it ever will.
c) evidence and clues that something (usually negative) is going to happen.
d) All the time (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
e) focus and concentrate on what you want to achieve.
f) to set the standards or expectations higher, usually by achieving or creating something better than what had previously existed.

1. in full swing - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
2. raise the bar - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
3. 24 / 7 - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
4. start off on the right foot - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
5. writing on the wall - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)
6. keep your eye on the ball - ? - a) b) c) d) e) f)

Now complete the following sentences with an expression from the previous exercise.

1. Our expansion into the Asian market is now .
2. It's important that we .with this new client. We don't want to make any initial mistakes.
3. We've got to keep our eye on social media in order to know what people are saying.
4. I know we can do it. We just need to and not lose our focus.
5. The Italian restaurant on our street is under new management and it looks like they've really as far as the menu is concerned.
6. I'm nervous about these new changes the company's making. I think I'll start looking for another job. I can see the !