Topic: BUSINESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	The new owner is known to be ruthless and his first action is likely to be getting rid of any dead ......... in the organisation. a) foliage b) matter c) wood Well done! 'Dead wood' refers to people and sometimes things that are no longer required. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	If I can only get my foot in the ........ somehow I'm sure I can make an impression. a) building b) door c) room Well done! If you 'get your foot in the door' you take on a low-level job in order to work your way up the organisation.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	The deal isn't cut and ........ yet but I'm pretty confident we'll agree terms. a) dried b) tied c) dyed Well done! If an arrangement or decision is 'cut and dried' it is settled and unchangeable.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) The new manager would love to rid himself of the wood left behind by his predecessor but is worried about the reaction of staff. B) Interested in getting your in the door in the banking industry? Then come along to our networking event this week. C) A deal might be agreed but it's not and dried until the contract is signed. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) If you were trying to identify dead wood in an organisation what would you be looking for?
2) Would you consider taking lower-level jobs just to get a foot in the door of a company you'd like to work for?
3) Are there any decisions or agreements that you're involved in which are, or are not yet, cut and dried?