Matching Pairs Business idiomsOnline version What’s an idiom? A group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own: To "bite off more than you can chew" is an idiom that means you have tried to do something which is too difficult for you. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/idiom by Giulia Francani 1 The convenience store on the corner is open ''24/7''. 2 If we want to stay AHEAD OF THE PACK, we're going to have to work hard and continue to innovate. 3 I'm a little nervous about giving this presentation. There's a lot AT STAKE. 4 I need to finish these reports. My boss needs them ASAP. 5 It was A TOUGH BREAK for us when Caroline quit. She was one of our top performers. An acronym for "as soon as possible." 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When something unfortunate happens To be better or more successful than the competition. At risk.