Smooth sailing - progress or advancement that is free from hassle and easy to achieve
💬 Łatwizna, bułka z masłem
Examples:
If we can just get the application approved, it should be smooth sailing from there.
Organizing the event was quite stressful but it was pretty smooth sailing on the day.
Stand one’s ground - not change one’s opinion or position
💬 Trzymać się swojego zdania, nie zmieniać opinii
Examples:
The boss scoffed at her idea initially but she stood her ground and explained it in greater detail.
They tried to cut my travel budget but I stood my ground.
Take off - increase in activity very rapidly and to a large degree
💬 Odnieść sukces, rozwinąć się
Examples:
Sales really took off after we got that movie star to appear in our advertisements.
My career didn't take off until I moved to London.
Take the bull by the horns - approach, confront, or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and with clear, confident action
💬 Zmierzyć się z trudnym problemem, wziąć byka za rogi
Examples:
I took the bull by the horns and confronted my manager about the blatant sexism in the office.
You've been complaining about being out of work for too long - it's time to take the bull by the horns and go find a job.
Talk (one) into (something) - convince someone to do something
💬 Przekonać (kogoś) (do czegoś)
Examples:
I'm not letting them talk me into taking the night shift again.
I was reluctant to redesign our website but my employees talked me into it.
Talk (one) out of (something) - convince someone not to do something
💬 Odwieść (kogoś) (od czegoś)
Examples:
We wanted to take on more debt but our CFO talked us out of it.
Don't let them talk you out of accepting this challenge!
The ball is in someone's court - One has the responsibility for further action, especially after someone else previously held responsibility
💬 Czyjś ruch, czyjaś kolej, piłka jest po czyjejś stronie
Examples:
I’ve done what I can, now the ball is in your court.
Everybody in the company will support you if you decide to move to London but the ball is in your court.
The lion's share - the largest part or portion of something
💬 Przeważająca większość, lwia część
Examples:
The lion's share of the credit must go to our development team who have worked tirelessly to bring this product to market before Christmas.
Even though we're all talented, it's always Jane who gets the lion's share of our boss's praise and attention.
Think outside the box - think of something that is outside of or beyond what is considered usual, traditional, or conventional
💬 Myśleć nieszablonowo/niekonwencjonalnie
Examples:
Let's think outside the box for a minute and try to find a better solution.
They need to be able to think outside the box and move their role away from a purely technical focus.
Throw a spanner into the works - disrupt, foil, or cause problems to a plan, activity, or project
💬 Zepsuć coś, włożyć kij w szprychy, rzucić kłody pod nogi
Examples:
We had everything in line for the launch but having the caterer cancel on us at the last minute really threw a spanner in the works!
It'll really throw a spanner into the works if the board decides not to increase our funding for this project.