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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 company used a shotgun approach and wasted money on audiences that were never interested. 
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going concern

a business that produces a great deal of profit

Ex: The small bakery became a going concern within a year. 
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to [do] a roaring (trade|business)

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

Ex: The café did a roaring trade during the festival. 
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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: After years of losses, the company is finally in the black. 
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bottom line

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

Ex: After all the costs were counted, the bottom line was better than expected. 
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to [turn] tricks

to engage in sexual activities in exchange for money

Ex: The novel follows a woman who turns tricks to survive. 
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pay dirt
pay dirt
[noun]

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

Ex: After months of research, the team finally hit pay dirt. 
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bricks-and-mortar

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

Ex: Many bricks-and-mortar shops now sell online too. 
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skeleton (staff‌|crew)

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

Ex: The store stayed open with a skeleton staff during the storm. 
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skeleton service

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

Ex: The buses will run a skeleton service on Christmas Day. 
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money spinner

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

Ex: The new mobile game became a money spinner within weeks. 
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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: After selling the old car, he was $2,000 in pocket. 
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to [get] down to business

to start working seriously

Ex: After the introductions, we got down to business. 
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