15 06, 2015

Kill the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg – Idiom

2017-03-23T06:46:38-05:00By |

Idiom: kill the goose that laid the golden egg The business world is defined by risk, and those who take risks and have their boldness pay off in the form of a bigger paycheck, promotion, or a burgeoning stock portfolio are celebrated. In these situations, discussion of the inherent risk faced by the individuals involved [...]

12 03, 2015

All Sixes and Sevens-Risk Related Idioms

2017-03-23T06:46:43-05:00By |

Imagine for a moment you are sitting in your cubicle at work and you overhear a conversation: should your company should continue to sell to the same consumer base, thus ensuring a marginal profit, or try to go after a different demographic. Due to the inherent risk and weight of this decision, expressions such as [...]

9 03, 2015

Ace up your Sleeve-Risk Related Idioms

2017-03-23T06:46:43-05:00By |

Imagine for a moment you are sitting in your cubicle at work and you overhear a conversation: should your company should continue to sell to the same consumer base, thus ensuring a marginal profit, or try to go after a different demographic. Due to the inherent risk and weight of this decision, expressions such as [...]

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