Business Idioms

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break even

Meaning: to neither gain nor lose money in a deal or business.

Example: Despite our best efforts, the restaurant only managed to break even last month. Read more ➺


rolling in dough

Meaning: having a large amount of money; being very wealthy.

Example: Ever since he sold his startup, he's been rolling in dough. Read more ➺


cash cow

Meaning: a consistently profitable business or product that requires minimal effort.

Example: Despite its age, the software continued to be a cash cow, generating immense revenue without any major updates. Read more ➺


dog and pony show

Meaning: an elaborate exhibition or presentation.

Example: The company denied spending on the dog and pony shows. Read more ➺


jack of all trades

Meaning: Refers to a person skilled in many different kinds of work but not necessarily an expert in any one.

Example: As a jack of all trades, she fixes computers, paints walls, and bakes cakes for her family. Read more ➺


at a discount

Meaning: not valuable or worth anything.

Example: Freedom fighters are at a discount in present politics. Read more ➺


boil the ocean

Meaning: undertaking an impossible chore or task.

Example: Keep it to three to four actionable categories rather than trying to boil the ocean. Read more ➺


easy money

Meaning: Rewards, progress or other good results with little or no effort.

Example: The problem is that the working class perpetually has to struggle to get by, whereas the rich continually have access to easy money. Read more ➺


have no business

Meaning: to do something that you should not be doing

Example: You have no business discussing my personal life with your friends. Read more ➺


mind your own business

Meaning: to look into your own matter

Example: I would like you to mind your own business and stop telling me what to do. Read more ➺


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