Chunks 101 - 150

101 — We don't have much time, so let's (cut to the ch- -). | What expression do you use when you want someone to stop talking about unnecessary details and get to the main point?

CUT TO THE CHASE... We don't have much time, so let's cut to the chase.

102 — The client rejected our proposal, so it's (back to the drawing b- -). | What expression describes starting over because your original plan didn't work?

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD... The client rejected our proposal, so it's back to the drawing board.

103 — It's 6 PM already. Let's (call it a d- -). | What expression do you use when you decide to stop working for the day?

CALL IT A DAY... It's 6 PM already. Let's call it a day.

104 — She is a great employee because she always (goes the extra m- -). | What expression means doing more than people expect you to do?

GO THE EXTRA MILE... She is a great employee because she always goes the extra mile.

105 — Don't worry, I'll keep you (in the l- -) about the negotiations. | What expression describes being included among the people who know what's happening?

IN THE LOOP... Don't worry, I'll keep you in the loop about the negotiations.

106 — It took me a few weeks to (learn the r- -) at my new job. | What expression means learning how to do a new job or activity?

LEARN THE ROPES... It took me a few weeks to learn the ropes at my new job.

107 — Everything is going well, so please don't (rock the b- -). | What expression means doing something that could upset people or cause unnecessary trouble?

ROCK THE BOAT... Everything is going well, so please don't rock the boat.

108 — He was fired because he started to (slack o- -). | What phrasal verb means working less hard than you're supposed to?

SLACK OFF... He was fired because he started to slack off.

109 — In this job, you need to be able to (think on your f- -). | What expression describes the ability to react quickly and make decisions without preparation?

THINK ON YOUR FEET... In this job, you need to be able to think on your feet.

110 — Our vacation plans are still (up in the a- -). | What expression describes plans or decisions that haven't been settled yet?

UP IN THE AIR... Our vacation plans are still up in the air.

111 — He (got the s- -) for being late every day. | What informal expression means being fired from your job?

GET THE SACK... He got the sack for being late every day.

112 — Don't ask me about work. I'm (off the cl- -). | What expression means you're not working and are on your own personal time?

OFF THE CLOCK... Don't ask me about work. I'm off the clock.

113 — I'm tired of the (nine to f- -) routine. I want to start my own business. | What expression describes a regular job with standard working hours?

NINE TO FIVE... I'm tired of the nine to five routine. I want to start my own business.

114 — She is ambitious and wants to (climb the corporate l- -) quickly. | What expression describes advancing to higher positions within a company?

CLIMB THE CORPORATE LADDER... She is ambitious and wants to climb the corporate ladder quickly.

115 — What skills do you (bring to the t- -)? | What expression means contributing useful skills, experience, or qualities to a situation?

BRING TO THE TABLE... What skills do you bring to the table?

116 — My manager likes to do everything (by the b- -). | What expression means following all the rules and procedures exactly?

BY THE BOOK... My manager likes to do everything by the book.

117 — Don't worry about the small error. Look at the (big p- -). | What expression means considering the overall situation instead of focusing on small details?

BIG PICTURE... Don't worry about the small error. Look at the big picture.

118 — Due to budget cuts, many employees received a (pink s- -) today. | What informal expression refers to an official notice that someone has lost their job?

PINK SLIP... Due to budget cuts, many employees received a pink slip today.

119 — He received a generous (severance p- -) after being laid off. | What do you call the money and benefits an employee receives when leaving a company?

SEVERANCE PACKAGE... He received a generous severance package after being laid off.

120 — Nobody likes a boss who (micro-manages) everything. | What verb describes a boss who tries to control every little detail of other people's work?

MICROMANAGE... Nobody likes a boss who micromanages everything.

121 — We need to (check in) at the hotel before 2 PM. | What phrasal verb means registering your arrival at a hotel or airport?

CHECK IN... We need to check in at the hotel before 2 PM.

122 — What time do we have to (check out) tomorrow? | What phrasal verb means settling your hotel bill and leaving the room?

CHECK OUT... What time do we have to check out tomorrow?

123 — I bought a (one-way t- -) to Paris. | What kind of ticket allows you to travel to a destination without including the return journey?

ONE-WAY TICKET... I bought a one-way ticket to Paris.

124 — A (round trip) ticket is usually cheaper than two one-way tickets. | What do you call a journey that includes going somewhere and coming back?

ROUND TRIP... A round trip ticket is usually cheaper than two one-way tickets.

125 — Do you have any checked bags or just (carry-on l- -)? | What do you call the small bags passengers are allowed to take inside an airplane?

CARRY-ON LUGGAGE... Do you have any checked bags or just carry-on luggage?

126 — Please have your (boarding p- -) and passport ready. | What document do you need to show before getting on a plane?

BOARDING PASS... Please have your boarding pass and passport ready.

127 — I'm suffering from (jet l- -) after the flight from Tokyo. | What do you call the extreme tiredness you feel after flying across different time zones?

JET LAG... I'm suffering from jet lag after the flight from Tokyo.

128 — We are going (sightseeing) in Rome tomorrow. | What activity involves visiting famous or interesting places when you're traveling?

SIGHTSEEING... We are going sightseeing in Rome tomorrow.

129 — I need to (book a fl- -) to London for next week. | What do you need to do when you want to arrange and purchase an airplane ticket?

BOOK A FLIGHT... I need to book a flight to London for next week.

130 — I tried to get a table, but the restaurant is (fully bo- -). | What expression describes a restaurant or hotel that has no available spaces left?

FULLY BOOKED... I tried to get a table, but the restaurant is fully booked.

131 — It's getting late. We should (hit the r- -). | What informal expression means it's time to start driving or begin a journey?

HIT THE ROAD... It's getting late. We should hit the road.

132 — I prefer to (travel l- -), just a backpack. | What expression means taking very little luggage when going on a trip?

TRAVEL LIGHT... I prefer to travel light, just a backpack.

133 — We found a beautiful village (off the beaten tr- -). | What expression describes a place that is away from popular tourist destinations and main routes?

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK... We found a beautiful village off the beaten track.

134 — Good evening, a (table for t- -), please. | What do you say when you want a restaurant table for two people?

TABLE FOR TWO... Good evening, a table for two, please.

135 — Excuse me, waiter? (Can I have the b- -), please? | What polite question do you ask when you're ready to pay at a restaurant?

CAN I HAVE THE BILL?... Excuse me, waiter? Can I have the bill, please?

136 — Here is 20 dollars. (Keep the ch- -). | What do you tell a waiter or taxi driver when you want them to keep the extra money as a tip?

KEEP THE CHANGE... Here is 20 dollars. Keep the change.

137 — I can't eat another bite. (I'm st- -). | What informal expression do you use when you've eaten so much that you can't eat anything else?

I'M STUFFED... I can't eat another bite. I'm stuffed.

138 — Put your money away. Dinner is (my tr- -). | What do you say when you want to tell someone that you're paying for their meal?

MY TREAT... Put your money away. Dinner is my treat.

139 — These drinks are (on the h- -). | What expression means that a restaurant or bar is giving you something for free?

ON THE HOUSE... These drinks are on the house.

140 — Here's to our success. (Ch- -)! | What do people traditionally say when raising their glasses to celebrate something?

CHEERS!... Here's to our success. Cheers!

141 — You should (make a reser- -). This place is popular. | What do you need to do in advance to guarantee a table at a popular restaurant?

MAKE A RESERVATION... You should make a reservation. This place is popular.

142 — I've never eaten here before. (What do you reco- -)? | What question do you ask a waiter when you want their opinion about what food to order?

WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?... I've never eaten here before. What do you recommend?

143 — (Excuse me), is this seat taken? | What polite expression do you use to get someone's attention before asking a question?

EXCUSE ME... Excuse me, is this seat taken?

144 — (Could you do me a f- -) and take a photo of us? | What polite expression do you use when asking someone to help you?

COULD YOU DO ME A FAVOR?... Could you do me a favor and take a photo of us?

145 — I've heard a lot about you. (Nice to meet you). | What do you say when you're introduced to someone for the first time?

NICE TO MEET YOU... I've heard a lot about you. Nice to meet you.

146 — I'm really tired. — Yeah, (same h- -). | What expression do you use when you want to say that you feel exactly the same way as someone else?

SAME HERE... I'm really tired. — Yeah, same here.

147 — I know you'll do great on stage. (Break a l- -)! | What expression do you use to wish someone good luck before a performance?

BREAK A LEG... I know you'll do great on stage. Break a leg!

148 — I have a job interview tomorrow. (Fingers cr- -)! | What expression do you use when you're hoping that something will turn out well?

FINGERS CROSSED... I have a job interview tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

149 — Achoo! — (Bless y- -). | What polite expression do you say when someone sneezes?

BLESS YOU... Achoo! — Bless you.

150 — I met my neighbor in Paris! (It's a small w- -). | What expression do you say when you unexpectedly meet someone you know in a faraway place?

IT'S A SMALL WORLD... I met my neighbor in Paris! It's a small world.