Let’s take a look at some of the most well-known business idioms starting with W.
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water under the bridge
meaning – incidents in the past are no longer important
example – We didn’t speak for years, but it’s water under the bridge now.
wheel come/fall off
meaning – something suddenly/unexpectedly fails
example – We were 3-0 up, then the wheel came off.
where there’s smoke there’s fire
meaning – there is usually some truth in a rumour
example – There’s no way James embezzled thousands, but where there’s smoke…
white-collar
meaning – professionals or office workers
example – All my family are white-collar workers.
whole different/new ballgame
meaning – a totally different situation from what you’re used to
example – I used to ride horses, but playing polo is a whole new ballgame.
win-win (situation)
meaning – both outcomes are beneficial
example – I’ll let you have some of my pizza if you give me some of your fries. It’s a win-win.
word of mouth
meaning – hear about something from people not through adverts
example – Most of our business comes from word of mouth.
work one’s fingers to the bone
meaning – work very hard
example – My dad worked his fingers to the bone then died a week after he retired.
work one’s socks off
meaning – work very hard
example – Harley worked his socks off and bought his dream car.
writing on the wall
meaning – signs that something bad will happen in the future
example – Can’t you see the writing on the wall? The company is going bankrupt.
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