Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy business idioms starting with N.
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name of the game
meaning – essential/important aspects for success
example – I love the Hunger games; the name of the game is survival.
nine to five
meaning – a routine office job
example – I love having a routine and working nine to five.
nitty-gritty
meaning – the most important/fundamental factors
example – We started the class with a song, but we soon got down to the nitty-gritty.
no-brainer
meaning – something that requires little thought/mental effort
example – My decision to fire that idiot was a no-brainer.
no holds barred
meaning – no rules/restrictions
example – I went to a no holds barred wrestling match. It was brutal, one guy got his ear bitten off.
no strings attached
meaning – an offer that has no limitations/conditions/restrictions
example – I found a job working from home. It’s £500 a week, no strings attached.
no sweat
meaning – easy, require little effort
example – Calum said he can bench press 80 kg no sweat. I think he’s lying.
no-win situation
meaning – a situation where there is no chance of success
example – I’m in a no-win situation. Leave my job and have no money or stay and be unhappy.
not by a long shot
meaning – not at all
example – I haven’t finished decorating my house yet. Not by a long shot.
number cruncher
meaning – perform calculations, do maths
example – I’m a number cruncher for a top law firm. I’ve always loved maths.
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