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show initiative

Idiom Responsibility

Meaning

to take action without being told what to do

Example Sentences

"Employees are encouraged to show initiative and come up with solutions on their own."

Related Expressions

go head to head

to directly compete or confront each other

drive a hard bargain

to be tough in making a deal or negotiation

move up the ladder

to be promoted or advance in one’s job

throw good money after bad

to waste more money on something that has already failed

yawn fest

something extremely boring

Patience pays off

Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.