| A | B |
|---|
| Neck of the Woods | area or region where one lives or is from |
| Off and Running | progressing nicely from the start |
| Par for the Course | usual, standard, normal |
| Rain Check | promise of future delivery of items under the same terms |
| Safety Net | social or monetary programs intended to help in crisis |
| Take it or Leave It | there will be no more negotiations, final offer |
| Under a Cloud of Suspicion | people suspect wrongdoing |
| Vested Interest | concern about an issue b/c of its impact on oneself |
| Water Under the Bridge | history, unchangeable |
| Yes Man | someone who agrees with all of a supervisor's decisions |
| Acid Test | a pass/fail proof of worthiness |
| Back to the Drawing Board | starting over, finding a new approach |
| Called on the Carpet | in trouble with the boss |
| To Doctor/Doctoring | falsifying records |
| Elephant Hunt | search for a large corporation to move into an area |
| Feather One's Nest | to save or use means to make one's life comfortable |
| Gofer/Go For | an errand runner, not part of the staff |
| To Play Hardball | to be strong and forceful, not acquiese |
| In Over One's Head | in a situation that is too difficult for one to manage |
| Kicker (meaning 2) | to add insult to injury |
