Idiomatic expressions

"Please get to the main point and don't beat around the bushes in your presentation."

• What does "beat around the bushes" mean in this sentence?

• Speak clearly

• Avoid the main topic

• Make an interesting presentation

• Ignore the questions

"I have a lot on my plate right now with multiple projects and deadlines approaching."

• What does "have a lot on my plate" mean in this sentence?

• Have a lot to do

• Have many goals

• Be very organized

• Have too many meals

"She's been burning the candle at both ends lately, working late nights and early mornings to meet project deadlines."

What does "burning the candle at both ends" mean in this sentence?

• Working both shifts

• Working very hard

• Working only at night

"Could you ping John to see if he's available for a quick meeting?"
What does "ping" mean in this sentence?

• Search online

• Send a text message

• Send an email

• Call

"The team faced choppy waters during the merger negotiations, but they managed to reach a favorable agreement."

• What does "choppy waters" mean in this sentence?

• Poor communication

• Lack of leadership

• Unexpected difficulties

• Financial problems

"The new tax incentives provided a tailwind for the company's expansion plans."

What does "tailwind" mean in this sentence?

• Significant challenge

• Positive momentum

• Drastic change

• Safe investment

"After a long meeting, let's call it a day and reconvene tomorrow morning."

• What does "call it a day" mean in this sentence?

• Decide the schedule

• Cancel the meeting

• Call on the phone

• End the day

"To fully understand the issue, we need to peel back the onion and examine each layer of the problem."

• What does "peel back the onion" mean in this sentence?

• Simplify the problem

• Analyze the details

• Ignore the situation

"I'd like to pick someone else's brain on this project to gain new perspectives."

• What does "pick someone else's brain" mean in this sentence?

• Seek advice or information

• Ask a difficult question

• Provide constructive criticism

• Discuss a problem

"Let's marinate on these ideas overnight and discuss them further in our next team meeting."

• What does "marinate on these ideas" mean in this sentence?

• Reject the ideas

• Accept the ideas quickly

• Ponder over the ideas