Make sure you cover your bases before presenting the report.

The manager found himself in the line of fire after the project failed.

The employees closed ranks after the company came under criticism.

He’s a loose cannon who often says things without thinking.

It became a battle of wills between the manager and the team leader.

Never drop your guard when dealing with competitors.

I felt out of my depth in that technical discussion.

A negative balance of trade can weaken a nation's currency.

There is always a trade-off between free trade and local protection.

Reducing wages to attract investors can create a race to the bottom.

Developed nations still get the lion's share of global trade profits.

The company is trying to break into the Asian market.

The government’s hands are tied due to international trade laws.

He's such a bright spark; he always finds innovative solutions.

Her out of the box marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.

I had a brainwave and realized how to fix the issue.

The media blew the story out of proportion.

The politician’s sound bite went viral on social media.

The trial turned into a media circus.

You can bet your bottom dollar that he’ll show up late again.

Remember, kindness goes a long way in building good relationships.

He welcomed everyone with an open heart.

We should show compassion to those in need.

At first I didn’t like the song, but it grew on me.

Losing his job was a wake-up call for him.

I'll touch base with you after the meeting to confirm the plan.

Let's circle back to this issue after lunch.

We should map out our marketing strategy for the next quarter.

I spent the afternoon sifting through old emails for the missing file.

She walked into the room and instantly sized up the situation.