| A | B |
|---|
| Sacred Cow | a project important to superiors in an organization, but not to everyone else |
| Tab | the bill or invoice |
| Uncle Sam | The US government |
| Vested/Vesting | enhanced benefits after a length of employment |
| Watchdog | self-appointed guardian of the public good |
| Year In, Year Out | continuously, with no break |
| Zip | zero, none |
| Ace In The Hole | a strategy or person to ensure success |
| Back to Square One | starting over after a failed attempt |
| Call Into Question | doubt |
| Dead Wood | people who are employed by the company but not productive |
| To Have Egg on One's Face | to have said or done something embarrassing or improper |
| Fair and Square | honestly, without cheating |
| Give the Nod | an authority figure approves a plan |
| Hard and Fast (rule) | rigid, inflexible policy |
| In a Rut | bored by the routine |
| Jump the Gun | begin too soon |
| Kicker (meaning 1) | financial incentive to sign a contract, enter a deal |
| Last Straw | small mistake in a series that leads to significant action being taken |
| Make a Killing | earn a quick, large profit |
