Across
- 2. it a day – To stop working on something for the day.
- 4. playing field – Equal opportunities for all participants.
- 5. strings – To use influence to achieve a goal.
- 6. like hotcakes – To sell quickly and in large quantities.
- 8. the goalposts – Changing the rules or expectations unfairly.
- 9. of the curve – Staying ahead of trends or competition.
- 10. pincher - to be frugal or try to save money.
- 11. the book – Following rules or procedures strictly.
- 12. the ground running – To begin a task or project with energy and focus.
- 14. picture – The overall perspective or objective.
- 16. cow – A product or service that consistently makes money.
- 18. or swim – To succeed or fail without assistance.
- 20. the black – To be profitable.
- 21. bet – A decision or investment with low risk.
- 22. the ball rolling – To start something.
- 23. of the loop – Not informed or updated.
Down
- 1. the ropes – To learn how to do a particular job or task.
- 2. the corporate ladder – Advance in rank within a company.
- 3. ground – To fall behind in competition.
- 5. hardball – To act aggressively or ruthlessly.
- 7. tape – Excessive bureaucracy or rules.
- 11. the midnight oil – Working late into the night.
- 13. the bar – To set higher standards.
- 14. to the drawing board – Starting over after a failure or setback.
- 15. outside the box – To approach problems creatively.
- 17. track – A quicker way to achieve success.
- 19. strings attached – No hidden obligations or conditions.
- 22. down to business – To start focusing on work or a task.