BUSINESS

Complete the following colloquial expressions:

1 The Chief Executive of the company made a ........ for

herself a few years ago when she took over a failing retail
chain and made it profitable.

a) name

b) mark

c) point

2 It looks as though the writing's on the ........ for those

companies who failed to prepare for the new legislation.

a) screen

b) cards

c) wall

3 He's managed to make his business successful by pulling

......... with some of his influential contacts.

a) strings

b) favours

c) tips
Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4 A) You won't really be able to a name for yourself with

this company without upsetting a few people.

B) They all said the was on the wall for us last year yet
we've managed to make record profits!

C) He didn't get to the top by strings. It was all done

through hard work and his own ability.

Make them your own!

1) If you had a new job would you be keen to make a name for yourself or more inclined
to simply 'blend in'?
2) Is the writing on the wall for a business in your area?
3) Would you be prepared to pull strings if you thought you could benefit from it?