Business idioms, jargon and abbreviations – Practice 2

 

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase in the correct form.
  1. When a company , it is attempting to find ways to improve efficiency and increase profitability.
  2. Most companies aim to improve their  lines through two simultaneous methods: growing revenues (i.e., generate top-line growth) and increasing efficiency (or cutting costs).
  3. I think the West will make a  on Iraqi oil riches.
  4. After a thorough investigation by the aviation authorities, the airline was given a clean bill of , and will resume flying tomorrow.
  5. When people move the , they changed the standards required for something to their advantage.
  6. Despite having the most to lose, employees are far more likely to blow the  on corporate wrongdoing than external watchdogs – especially if there is some sort of monetary reward for doing so.
  7. An ailing car manufacturer is reported to be in talks with a Japanese company, which will give it an  of cash and launch a joint venture.
  8. These low budget cars are selling like hot .
  9. The evidence was on film and the police couldn't just  it under the carpet.
  10. It seems that most people are finally taking on  the message that it's not cool to smoke.