Here comes the second part of the idiom’s series! Check out these useful idioms used by native speakers and try to apply them in your daily conversation with colleagues and clients.

 

 

1. get down to business

 

I think we’ve spent enough time discussing the idea, and now it’s time to get down to business.

 

 

2. on track

 

If we continue at this rate, we’ll be right on track to finish before the deadline.

 

 

3. wing it 

 

A: You haven’t practiced for the presentation at all?

 

B: Nah, but don’t worry! I’ll just wing it.

 

 

4. not going to fly

 

A: Jeremy is going to go ask his supervisor if he can take half a month off to go travel.

 

B: That’s not gonna fly!

 

 

5. see eye to eye

 

We may not always see eye to eye in certain situations, but I still have faith in her to get the job done.

 

 

6. touch base

 

I’m going to be away for a couple days next week, but when I’m back we can touch base and figure out a way to get this project done.