Matching Pairs TY Prof Eng_Bus: Interm_33_2Online version Business cliches by Tatiana Muchnick 1 We work hard to get SYNERGY between subsidiaries. 2 If anyone tries to MOVE THE GOALPOSTS on our commercial agreements... 3 We will not hesitate to DOWNSIZE the organization for maximum efficiency. 4 But we will STICK TO OUR KNITTING. 5 We will use our WAR CHEST to buy up rivals in the marketplace. 6 ... we will BLOW THE WHISTLE. 7 We will find solutions to business problems even when WE DO NOT HAVE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD. 8 We aim to become a truly GLOBAL operator. 9 We never lose sight of THE BOTTOM LINE. 10 So I can only give you BALLPARK figures today. 11 Unfortunately I am not A NUMBER CRUNCHER. worldwide protest at unfair treatment change the rules (without consultation) our basic objective (usually to make a profit) cut the workforce of business conditions are unfair a large amount of readily available cash good at figures approximate dynamic and productive relationships concentrate on core activities