Learn the ropes - learn or understand the basic details of how to do or perform a job, task, or activity
💬 Nauczyć się robić coś, opanować fach
Examples:
I spent the first week in my new position learning the ropes.
You have to learn the ropes of our advertising business if you want to land your first big client.
Learning curve -Â the degree of difficulty in learning something
💬 Stopień trudności opanowania nowej wiedzy
Examples:
Despite recent updates our software still has a steep learning curve.
I'm still only half way up the learning curve.
Long shot - something that has a very small chance of succeeding
💬 Mała szansa
Examples:
I know it's a long shot because of his busy schedule but maybe I can convince him to help me with this project.
Her candidacy was a long shot so her appointment for the CEO position was quite a surprise.
Lose ground -Â lose a previously held advantage or lead
💬 Stracić przewagę
Examples:
His terrible performance in the debate caused him to lose ground to his opponent.
I'm worried that we're losing ground in our bid to win this contract.
Lose out - miss the chance or opportunity to do something
💬 Stracić szansę/możliwość
Examples:
If you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to lose out.
I lost out on the promotion because I hadn't been logging my hours correctly in work.
Make a killing - earn a large profit
💬 Zarobić dużo pieniędzy
Examples:
We can make a killing on these toys if we're able to market them in time for Christmas.
It's very rare for someone to make a killing on their first investment - it takes a lot of time and patience.
Make the most of (something) - deal with and create the best possible outcome of a bad, unfortunate, or unpleasant situation or set of circumstances
💬 Wykorzystać coś w pełni; jak najwięcej z czegoś mieć
Examples:
I know this data entry job isn't what you wanted for a career, but for the time being try and make the most of it.
Mary made the most of her illness by taking an online course.
No strings attached - with or having no special conditions, restrictions or obligations
💬 Bez zobowiązań
Examples:
Beware of any deal that claims to come with no strings attached.
They will let you try the product for free with no strings attached.
Out in the open - be public knowledge
💬 W domenie publicznej, podane do publicznej wiadomości
Examples:
Our agency will not rest until the truth is out in the open!
Our financials are out in the open anyway.
Off the ground - beyond the initial stages and at a point of stable or self-sufficient progress or development
💬 Wyjść z fazy początkowej/wstępnej
Examples:
Now that this project is finally off the ground, we can start to focus our attention on other areas of the business.
He had a great idea for a business but he didn't have the time or resources to get it off the ground.