Match the idiom with the correct definition.

a) to be in a similar situation or have the same problem.
b) to have several successes in a row (one after the other)
c) this is the term used for the traditional post that goes through the post office.
d) to rely on only one thing to bring you success.
e) when there is a lot of pressure to complete something quickly.

1. no time to lose – - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
2. on a roll – - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
3. put all your eggs in one basket – - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
4. in the same boat – - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
5. snail mail – - ? - a) b) c) d) e)

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

1. The last 5 products we’ve released have all been very successful and earned us a lot of money. We shouldn’t stop now that we’re .
2. We’ll have to sign the contract and send it by . It’ll take longer, but they don’t recognize a digital signature.
3. Everybody at the company is worried about losing their job. We’re all , you know.
4. We need to send him an email before the close of business in Shanghai. There’s .
5. It’s not a good idea to only invest in one company. You’ve .

Match the idiom with the correct definition.

a) Someone who always agrees with his or her superiors.
b) Something done secretly (and usually illegally) in the business world.
c) Something that is modern and technologically advanced.
d) Conversation about unimportant topics that do not offend people (the weather, sport, traffic, for example).
e) If you do this you convince someone to do something.  

1. Talk someone into something – - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
2. Under the table - - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
3. State of the art - - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
4. Yes man - - ? - a) b) c) d) e)
5. Small talk - - ? - a) b) c) d) e)

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

1. Pepito’s apartment is . It’s full of computer-contolled gadgets and SMART devices.
2. We typically spend about 15 minutes making before we start our meetings.
3. The company isn't looking to hire an ambitious person who is going to try to make a lot of changes. They're basically just looking for a .
4. I didn’t really want to redesign our website, but my business partner . It was the right decision. The new site is much better than the previous one, and our sales have increased as a result.
5. In some countries, to avoid paying taxes, it’s common to pay employees .