| A | B |
|---|
| More Bang for the Buck | most results for the price |
| Career Limiting Move | action that reduces the likelihood of promotion |
| (To Have A) Finger in Every Pie | to be involved in a lot of things |
| Golden Parachute | high monetary compensation for execs upon their dismissal |
| Hem and Haw | avoid giving a direct answer |
| In the Bag | completed, certain, a sure outcome |
| Junior League | amateur or novice |
| Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs | destroy the source of prosperity |
| (To Go Over Like A) Lead Balloon | a failed idea or action |
| Mark Time | meet only the basic expectations of a job, waiting for the end |
| Net Result | outcome, bottom line, profit after expenses |
| Off the Books | transactions done in cash or barter to avoid taxation |
| Paradigm Shift | a new approach or attitude |
| Read Between the Lines | recognize a bold statement hidden in a gentle one |
| Sell Like Hotcakes | very popular/selling quickly |
| Take (Something) With a Grain of Salt | not entirely believable |
| Under the Weather | mildly to moderately sick |
| To Wear Many Hats | having many areas of authority and responsibility |
| Ahead of the Curve | early arrival to a conclusion/before most people see a trend |
| Batting Average | percent of success per attempt |
