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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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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 marketing team is taking a shotgun approach to advertising , hoping that something will stick .
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going concern

a business that produces a great deal of profit

Ex: The company is a going concern, with a stable financial position and positive growth prospects .
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to [do] a roaring (trade|business)

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

Ex: The concert merchandise stand did a roaring business after the band's hit performance. Ask ChatGPT
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in the black
in the black
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used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
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bottom line

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

Ex: Increasing revenue and reducing expenses are essential strategies for improving the bottom line.
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to [turn] tricks

to engage in sexual activities in exchange for money

Ex: Unless you turned a trick, you have no other specialties that could have earned you that much.
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pay dirt
pay dirt
[noun]

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

Ex: The company has hit pay dirt with its new product line , which is selling like hotcakes
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bricks-and-mortar

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

Ex: Bricks-and-mortar businesses often have higher overhead costs than online-only companies.
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skeleton (staff‌|crew)

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

Ex: When the power went out, the hospital had to operate with a skeleton staff until the generators kicked in.
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skeleton service

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

Ex: When the power went out , the grocery store was only able to offer a skeleton service, selling perishable items at discounted prices .
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money spinner

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

Ex: After launching the new menu , the restaurant 's catering service became a money spinner.
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in pocket
in pocket
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used for saying that one has more than enough money, usually gained in a transaction

Ex: We're in pocket on that deal.
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