BBC learning English:5 business expressions you can use when there is a problem

BBC learning English:5 business expressions you can use when there is a problem

Here are 5 business expressions you can use when there is a problem.

I’ve just come back from my holiday.
Can you fill me in on what’s been going on?
1. fill someone in on something
We tell someone the details about something.

The deal with the clothes shop fell through.
2. falls through
When something falls through it fails to happen.

And we’re in the red at the moment.
3. being in the red
‘Being in the red’ means ‘you’re losing money.’

It seems like our business has hit a snag.
4. hit a snag
When you hit a snag, you encounter a problem.

I’m sorry George, but your performance hasn’t really measured up to my expectations.
5. don’t measure up to someone’s expectations
You are below their expectations.

What other expression can you use when things aren’t going so well in the office?
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