WordStudyProfessional Idioms — B1 level
20 expressions of level B1 (Intermediate) from the “Professional Idioms” collection. Each one has a short definition in simple English; tap one to open its dictionary page.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| bottom line | the most important fact or the final result in money |
| benchmark | standard used to compare things |
| take ownership | to accept that you are the one who must handle this |
| bring to the table | to offer skills or ideas to a group or project |
| on the same page | when everyone agrees and understands the same thing |
| think outside the box | to come up with new and different ideas |
| heads up | a warning or notice before something happens |
| workaround | a way to solve a problem that is not the best but works |
| cold call | calling someone who does not know you to sell something |
| target audience | the group of people a product or message is made for |
| call to action | a message that tells people what to do next |
| word of mouth | when people tell friends about a product they like |
| pitch | a short talk that tries to sell an idea |
| onboarding | the steps to help a new worker learn about their job |
| burnout | being extremely tired from too much work |
| work-life balance | having enough time for both your job and your life |
| remote-first | describing a company where working from home is normal |
| performance review | a meeting to talk about how well you did your job |
| runway | the time before a company runs out of money |
| cash flow | the amount of money coming in and going out each month |
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