Common English Idioms Part 1- Lesson 10: English Idioms About Economy
This is lesson 10 from Idiom Part 1. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
Previous English Idiom Lesson
In our previous English idiom lesson, we cover below:
Competition Idioms and Phrases
English Phrases Used for Economy
1- A lot of turbulence= a lot of change and variation in price and market
There is a lot of turbulence in financial markets at present.
2- Soft landing= when economy is able to bring inflation down
Despite the present difficulties, economists think the British economy will make a soft landing in the autumn.
3- Free-fall= uncontrollable fall in the value of sth
Reports show a free-fall in housing prices.
4- On schedule= at the planned and expected time
All three projects were completed on schedule and within budget.
5- Going through the roof= increase
There is a fear that interest rates will go through the roof.
6- Regain control= to gain back control over sth
The government has regained control over the cryptocurrency markets.
7- Cimb out of= to get out of sth
Japan has proposed an aid package to help Asian economies climb out of recession.
8- Plunging= decreasing by a large amount
Several Asian currencies are plunging to their lowest levels this year.
9- Back on course= likely to succeed
After 6 months of recession, the market is back on course.
10- Soaring= a quick increase
The price of petrol has soared in recent weeks.
11- Nosedive = a sharp fall in economy
Employees had panicked as profits nosedive.
12- To get off the the ground= to start to succeed
The rescue plan never really got off the ground.
13- On collision course= doing things that lead to serious disagreement
The Bank of England is on a collision course with the industry.
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English Idioms About Organization
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