Sealing the deal- Idioms Quiz

Before we sign the contract, let’s __________ and ensure everything is finalized.

• make concessions

• tie up loose ends

• bottom line

The client liked our offer, but wanted to know if there was any __________ on pricing or deadlines.

• room for negotiation

• sticking point

• upper hand

That delivery schedule keeps coming up as a __________ in our talks—it might delay the deal.

• tie up loose ends

• sticking point

• leave the door open for

If we want to close this deal, we’ll need to __________ on some of our terms.

• put a pin in it

• make concessions

• bottom line

We didn’t agree today, but I tried to __________ future collaboration by remaining open and friendly.

• leave the door open for

• tie up loose ends

• bottom line

They had the stronger proposal and more leverage, so they clearly had __________ during the negotiation.

• make concessions

• the upper hand

• sticking point

We couldn’t reach a decision during the call, so we agreed to __________ and revisit the issue next week.

• bottom line

• room for negotiation

• put a pin in it

At the end of the day, the __________ is that we must deliver results under budget and on time.

• bottom line

• room for negotiation

• upper hand