Business English Phrases you need to know!

What does the phrase in CAPITALS mean?
"We should have discussed our pending litigation, but no one wanted to talk about the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM."

What does the phrase in CAPITALS mean?
"We were hoping to sign the contract by the end of the month, but there are still too many things UP IN THE AIR we need to deal with first."

What does the phrase in CAPITALS mean?
"Why don’t you come to the office and I’ll take the time to get you UP TO SPEED before we go to the meeting."

to update someone so that they are fully informed

What does the phrase in CAPITALS mean?
"The latest acquisition was clearly too expensive and we'll have to TAKE A BATH on it"

we will suffer heavy losses on the business

What does the phrase in CAPITALS mean?
"The CEO is to leave with a GOLDEN HANDSHAKE for his long service"

the CEO will receive a nice present from the team when he leaves

the CEO will receive a substantial payment when he leaves

What does the phrase in CAPITALS mean? "We should have discussed our pending litigation, but no one wanted to talk about the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM."