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5 business idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling office worker in a shirt and tie picks red cherries from a low branch. Next to him, a tired coworker on a tall ladder reaches for fruit at the top of the tree.

What does “Low-hanging fruit” mean?

“Low-hanging fruit” means easy work that brings good results fast.

Example: Fix the website first. It’s low-hanging fruit.

Emoji clue: down arrow, cherries

In a meeting room, a businesswoman cuts a very long paper report in half with big scissors, and her team looks happy and surprised.

What does “Cut to the chase” mean?

“Cut to the chase” means talk about the most important part now.

Example: We only have five minutes, so I’ll cut to the chase.

Emoji clue: scissors, arrow, two people running

A new employee with a name badge runs into a busy office on her first day, with a laptop under her arm, and her new coworkers look impressed.

What does “Hit the ground running” mean?

“Hit the ground running” means start a new job or project fast and well.

Example: Our new manager hit the ground running on her first day.

Emoji clue: fist, earth, person running

A tired office team stands on the first square of a giant board game on the office floor, holding a torn plan.

What does “Back to square one” mean?

“Back to square one” means start again from the beginning, after a plan fails.

Example: The client hated our design, so we’re back to square one.

Emoji clue: back arrow, white square, number one

In an office, a monkey in a tie throws papers in the air and swings from a lamp, while a serious manager watches with her arms crossed.

What does “Monkey business” mean?

“Monkey business” means silly or dishonest behavior.

Example: Check the numbers. I don’t want any monkey business.

Emoji clue: monkey, briefcase

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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