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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.

fill the bill: be exactly what is needed

Example:

This new scheduling software should fill the bill for our advertisement sales staff.

bean-counter: accountant.

Example:

I’m so glad I don’t work in accounting. I can’t imagine being a bean-counter is very interesting.

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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.

number-cruncher: an accountant, someone who works with numbers.

Example:

Although Bob wasn’t hired as a number-cruncher, he ended up becoming head of accounts receivable.

in charge of: in control of, responsible for.

Example:

Let me speak to the person in charge of accounts payable, please.

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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.

cold call: call a potential customer whom you’ve never met

Example:

If you want to be a successful salesman, you need to cold call to build your client base.

on hand: in stock, readily available

Example:

Check the supply cabinet to see if we have any business cards on hand.

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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.

take a nosedive: decline drastically, plummet

Example:

The price of electronic equipment has taken a nosedive due to the market being flooded with cheap imports.

go through with: fulfill one’s agreement, complete as planned or promised

Example:

Even though his budget was tight, the boss went through with his pledge to purchase smartphones for everyone in the department.

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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.

in the market for ~: looking to buy ~

Example:

We’re in the market for a new copier, so let me know if you come across any good deals.

take over: take control of something, assume responsibility for something

Example:

While Mrs. Robinson was on maternity leave, Mr. Jones took over her duties.

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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.

keep books: keep accounting records

Example:

If we don’t keep accurate books, we’ll have no idea where we can cut expenses to improve our bottom line.

face value: the official worth of an item; also, the apparent value of something

Example:

The silver quarter had a face value of twenty-five cents, but because of its silver content the dealer offered me four dollars for it.
When he said he was a diligent worker, I took his statement at face value.

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