Inglês: B2 para C1

Cartões · 52

To cut corners

If we cut corners during the development phase, the software will end up with critical security flaws.

To call it a day

We have covered all the major agenda items, so let us call it a day and resume tomorrow morning.

To play devil's advocate

Just to play devil's advocate, what happens if our primary supplier suddenly increases raw material costs?

The elephant in the room

Nobody wanted to mention the impending layoffs, but it remained the elephant in the room throughout the meeting.

To read between the lines

Reading between the lines of the executive summary, it seems the merger is unlikely to be approved.

To touch base

I wanted to touch base with you before Friday to ensure our project timelines still align.

A double-edged sword

Rapid technological adoption is a double-edged sword; it boosts efficiency but creates security vulnerabilities.

To see eye to eye

Although the board members rarely see eye to eye on budget allocation, they quickly agreed on this acquisition.

To beat around the bush

Stop beating around the bush and tell the team directly whether the launch date has been postponed.

Blessing in disguise

Losing that client turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it freed up resources for more profitable ventures.

On the fence

Several key investors remain on the fence about funding the expansion into foreign markets.

Through the grapevine

I heard through the grapevine that the managing director intends to step down at the end of the quarter.

To burn the midnight oil

Our legal team had to burn the midnight oil to review the contract terms before the morning signing.

At the drop of a hat

As a consultant, she was expected to relocate to client sites at the drop of a hat.

To take with a grain of salt

You should take unverified market rumors with a grain of salt until the official audit is published.

Best of both worlds

The hybrid work policy gives employees the best of both worlds by blending collaboration with autonomy.

To bite the bullet

Management had to bite the bullet and shut down the unprofitable branch after years of losses.

To go the extra mile

Her willingness to go the extra mile on client presentations earned her a swift promotion to senior manager.

Back to the drawing board

Since the prototype failed the stress test, the engineering team must go back to the drawing board.

Barking up the wrong tree

Blaming the marketing department for lagging sales is barking up the wrong tree; the issue lies in product quality.

In hindsight

In hindsight, allocating half the budget to untested advertising channels was an unnecessary risk.

By and large

By and large, the restructuring has improved operational efficiency across all regional offices.

For the time being

We will freeze external hiring for the time being until Q3 revenues show stable growth.

On the verge of

The biotech startup is on the verge of securing regulatory approval for its innovative treatment.

To bridge the gap

Mentorship programs are designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical corporate skills.

To pave the way

Pioneering research in renewable energy will pave the way for sustainable industrial practices.

To level the playing field

New antitrust regulations aim to level the playing field for smaller competitors in the digital sector.

To gain traction

The proposal to shorten the workweek is finally gaining traction among senior executives.

To shed light on

The internal investigation failed to shed light on how confidential client files were leaked.

To weigh the pros and cons

Before accepting the overseas assignment, she carefully weighed the pros and cons with her family.

To strike a balance

Policy makers must strike a balance between strict economic regulation and entrepreneurial freedom.

To come to grips with

The firm struggled to come to grips with the disruptive impact of generative artificial intelligence.

To bear in mind

When reviewing quarterly metrics, bear in mind that supply disruptions heavily impacted production.

To stem from

Most communication breakdowns in the department stem from ambiguous assignment descriptions.

To put things into perspective

Looking at historical performance data helped put our short-term drop in revenue into perspective.

At face value

Experienced analysts never accept initial revenue projections at face value without independent validation.

Off the top of my head

Off the top of my head, I would estimate that regulatory compliance costs us around five percent of revenue.

To bring to the table

Her extensive background in compliance adds tremendous credibility to what our team brings to the table.

To hit the ground running

Because of her prior industry knowledge, she was able to hit the ground running on day one.

A moot point

Whether we should have expanded into Europe is now a moot point, as the board already terminated the initiative.

To jump on the bandwagon

Rather than jumping on the latest tech bandwagon, the leadership opted for proven, reliable infrastructure.

To hold water

Under scrutiny from external auditors, the contractor's justification for cost overruns simply did not hold water.

To stand one's ground

Despite intense pushback from shareholders, the CEO stood her ground regarding environmental commitments.

To take the initiative

Instead of waiting for directions, he took the initiative and drafted a mitigation plan for the system outage.

A foregone conclusion

Given the candidate's unmatched credentials, her selection as head of the department was a foregone conclusion.

To iron out

Both parties convened for emergency talks to iron out final discrepancies in the trade accord.

To fall short of

The quarterly earnings fell short of analyst projections due to unprecedented currency fluctuations.

To clear the air

The department held an open forum to address rumors and clear the air following the leadership change.

To keep an eye on

Financial controllers are keeping a close eye on raw material prices as global supply chains tighten.

In the grand scheme of things

A two-day delivery delay is relatively insignificant in the grand scheme of a multi-year construction project.

To run into a brick wall

Our negotiations ran into a brick wall when the vendor refused to renegotiate intellectual property terms.

To speak volumes

The management's refusal to answer direct questions about solvency spoke volumes to the press.