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Work & Money - The Business World

Discover how English idioms like "turn a trick" and "shotgun approach" relate to the business world in English.

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English idioms related to Work & Money
shotgun approach

a broad marketing strategy that uses multiple tactics to reach a wide audience, but without a clear understanding of the target market, leading to a less effective use of resources

Ex: The agency admitted that its shotgun approach had failed to reach the right buyers .
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going concern

a business that produces a great deal of profit

Ex: With loyal customers and steady revenue , the startup is now a going concern.
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to [do] a roaring (trade|business)

to have a busy business, selling a lot of goods or services

Ex: The repair shop did a roaring business after the storm damaged so many cars.
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in the black
in the black
[phrase]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The store is finally in the black after the holiday rush.
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bottom line

the amount that was profited or lost in an organization or company after everything was calculated

Ex: The finance team will review the bottom line before approving the expansion .
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to [turn] tricks

to engage in sexual activities in exchange for money

Ex: The article described how some homeless adults turn tricks to get by.
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pay dirt
pay dirt
[noun]

a valuable or significant discovery, often resulting in financial gain or success

Ex: That small data set proved to be pay dirt for the analysts .
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bricks-and-mortar

(especially of a business) having a physical, real-world location

Ex: Some shoppers prefer bricks-and-mortar stores because they can see the product first.
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skeleton (staffā€Œ|crew)

the minimum staff required for a business to run at a basic level

Ex: The restaurant cannot run properly on a skeleton crew every night.
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skeleton service

the service that is available only at certain times or under certain conditions

Ex: The ferry runs a skeleton service in winter .
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money spinner

a business, product, or activity that generates a lot of profit

Ex: The manager hopes the new product will be a money spinner.
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in pocket
in pocket
[phrase]

used for saying that one has more than enough money, usually gained in a transaction

Ex: Even after repairs, the house sale left them in pocket.
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