back the wrong horse
Meaning: make an inappropriate and wrong decision.
Example: My dad is an expert stock trader and has rarely backed the wrong horse. Read more ➺
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bring to the table
Meaning: making a valuable contribution to a group, company, or individual.
Example: I wish to bring to the table the issue of the current tax regime and how it affects our businesses. Read more ➺
one on one
Meaning: describing an instance of direct interaction, conflict, or correspondence between two parties.
Example: We had a one-on-one meeting to discuss the details of the project. Read more ➺
ducks and drakes
Meaning: to carelessly misuse one's wealth
Example: He lost his job for playing ducks and drakes with the funds of a corporation. Read more ➺
when the chips are down
Meaning: when a situation is urgent or desperate.
Example: When the chips are down, you know who your real friends are. Read more ➺
hold all the aces
Meaning: be in a winning position.
Example: Agriculture-wise, the Green Revolution holds all the aces. Read more ➺
step up your game
Meaning: to improve the performance, quality, skill, or talents.
Example: Matthew said to Sarah, "Step up your game," to which she replied, "I already have by memorizing every act in Shakespeare's The Tempest this week." Read more ➺
a whole new ball game
Meaning: a significant change in circumstances.
Example: For most young adults, moving out is a whole new ball game. Read more ➺
roll with the punches
Meaning: to be positive and not let failures or criticism get you down.
Example: His negotiating ability and willingness to roll with punches impressed all sides. Read more ➺
nail biter
Meaning: a situation like a close contest, which induces anxiety or tension.
Example: Friday's nail-biter of a win over the Houston Texans was an excruciating contest. Read more ➺
