Matching Pairs Match the sentencesOnline version Match the sentences with the definitions for each phrasal verb by Luciana Vallejos 1 The manager is the one who calls the shots around here. The workers’ opinions don’t count. 2 Even during the worst economic crises, some businessmen are able to make a killing. 3 Our new product did very well in our home market, but it really bombed abroad. 4 Their accountant tried to cook the books but he got caught. He might go to prison. 5 David lost the deal because of his poor communication skills. He really blew it. 6 Joanne is very bullish about the company’s future. She thinks we’ll eventually dominate the market. 7 Dean always drives a hard bargain during negotiations. 8 Rachel runs a tight ship. She has no time for people who try to avoid work. is in the position of being able to make the decisions that will influence a situation have great financial success expects a lot in exchange for something failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong confident, optimistic failed alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally