[30-Day challenge][DAY 1] Idioms in Business

1. I started a new job two weeks ago, so I think I'm being thrown in the deep end.

2. I think newbies need to be thrown in the deep end to prepare unexpected situations.

3. Even though it's been a while since she entered the company, she's still learning the ropes.

4. Thankfully, I met a nice senior who shows the ropes. (show me the ropes)

5. Climbing the corporate ladder without any help from colleagues is impossible.

6. She wants to climb the corporate ladder as quickly as possible.

7. It is important to think outside the box when creating something new.

8. Think outside the box if you want to be the top.

9. This new semester will be a steep learning curve.

10. There is a steep learning curve in the process of creating documents.

 

6 NEW English IDIOMS 💼 Business English Vocabular

■ Expressions

1) (to be) thrown in the deep end

: You are put into a new or difficult situation without any preparation
Ex) Sarah's been so stressed lately. She started a new job last month, but they've really thrown her in the deep end.

Ex) I'm not afraid of being thrown away in the deep end. I think it's the best way to learn! 

Ex) I don't want to throw you in the deep end on your first day, but do you think you can make a presentation to the CEO by the end of the week?

 

2) out of (one's) depth

: overwhelmed, unsure about your ability to do something, uncomfortable place

Ex) My brother loves the company that he works for, but he feels a little out of his depth in the finance team.

 

3) learn the ropes

: to learn the basic tasks that allow you to do your job well and efficiently

Ex) How's the new jobs? It's going well! I'm still learning the ropes, but my colleagues are really great.

Ex) I'll show the ropes.

 

4) (to) climb the corporate ladder

: the progression of roles throughout a career

Ex) Tim climbed the corporate ladder quickly. He became a partner at the compnay by the time he was 26.

Ex) James has never been interested in climbing the corporate ladder.

Ex) I feel inspired by women who climb the corporate ladder and raise a family at the same time.

 

5) think outside the box

Ex) Steve is probably the most creative guy on the team. He's always thinking outside the box.

Ex) Are you the type of person who thinks outside the square?

 

6) a steep learning curve

: someone has to learn something really quickly

Ex) For many international students, studying in an English-speaking country can be a steep learning curve. 

Ex) Going from employee to business owner was a really steep learing curve for me!

 

IDIOMS IN THIS LESSON:

Starting a new job can be a steep learning curve - but one that you need to overcome if you want to climb the corporate ladder! There will be times where you feel out of your depth, you'll get thrown in the deep end and have to learn the ropes quickly. But you are the type of person who thinks outside the box and you know that learning these useful English idioms will help you take your conversation to the next level!