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 [noun]

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 .

going concern [noun]

a business that produces a great deal of profit

Ex: The bankruptcy proceedings were initiated after the company ceased to be a going concern .

to [do] a roaring (trade|business) [phrase]

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

Ex: Since the new cafe opened , it 's been doing a roaring business every morning .

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

bottom line [noun]

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

Ex: The company 's bottom line improved significantly after implementing cost-cutting measures .

to [turn] tricks [phrase]

to engage in sexual activities in exchange for money

Ex: The police have been cracking down on the area where sex workers turn tricks .

pay dirt [noun]

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

Ex: After months of searching , the archeologist finally hit pay dirt and discovered an ancient artifact .

bricks-and-mortar [phrase]

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

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skeleton (staff‌|crew) [phrase]

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

Ex: If the strike continues , the airline will have to operate with a skeleton crew to keep some flights running .

skeleton service [noun]

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 .

money spinner [noun]

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

Ex: That bestselling book has been a money spinner for the author .

in pocket [phrase]

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

Ex: It might be tough st the dtart, but once the store is old, we are all in pocket.

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