domingo, 25 de janeiro de 2009

Slang - Business world

Source: Slang Activity Book - Jack Scholes

Complete the sentences with the words below. Anyone who wants the answer key, just write to me!

1 – In a difficult negotiation, it’s always a good idea to have ___________________ (um trunfo na manga)
2 – He really understands ___________________ of his business. (os macetes)
3 – She made a real ___________________ at he meeting. (mancada)
4 – I have hundreds of pens - all___________________ (brindes)
5 – I’m ___________________ financial reports. (sobrecarregado)
6 – Let’s see how things ___________________ first. (se desenrolam)
7 – The ___________________ is no good for this problem. (gambiarra)
8 – The majority of new businesses ___________________ in the first year. (fracassa)
9 – I need the report in my desk ___________________ (o quanto antes)
10 – Let’s go there and ___________________. (mostrar nossa capacidade)
11 – This guy really ___________________ (entende do riscado)
12 – If you’re not careful your company will ___________________ (ir pro ralo)
13 – Working from an office at home ends up being a ___________________ job. (serviço-24 horas)
14 - ___________________ charge very high interest for lending money. (agiotas)
15 – The meeting was _____ complete _________________ (uma chatice total)

the ins and outs
goof
freebies
an ace up your sleeve
go under
up to my eyeballs
pan out
quick fix
kick some ass
ASAP
knows his stuff
go down the pan
loan sharks
a yawn
twenty-four seven