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