Idiom Focus: Business Idioms 17

Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words.

turn over: to sell retail; buy and then sell something to customers.

Example:

Wal-Mart has a quick turn-over on its goods.

heads will roll: threaten severe punishment.

Example:

The supervisor said that heads would roll if there were any further accidents with the forklift.

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