Matching Pairs Business idiomsOnline version Match the common business idiom on the left with its meaning on the right. by Dianne Rosky 1 Move the needle 2 Knock it out of the park 3 Cut to the chase 4 Drink the Kool-Aid 5 Belt and suspenders 6 Pull the trigger get to the important point quickly make noticeable progress; make a noticeable difference very conservative, risk averse, characterized by overlapping protective measures commit to a course of action by giving final approval Perform exceedingly well; exceed expectations become a firm believer; to accept an argument or philosophy wholeheartedly or blindly