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Idioms About Leadership
Idioms About Leadership
For example:
The tournament finals were OK, but they had the feeling of being after the Lord Mayor’s
show—the big upset in the semifinals were all anyone was talking about.
For example:
Cynthia’s management style seems crazy sometimes, but think about it some more. She
might be ahead of her time.
For example:
Indonesia has a group of young, creative mayors who are ahead of the curve in terms of
urban management.
(To Be at Someone’s) Beck And Call
Definition:
To be under someone’s total command, to be forced to fulfill someone’s orders or
whims
For example:
I spent three years at the boss’s beck and call. At least he paid me well.
(The) Man
Definition:
The boss; authority in general
For example:
Did you know our old Indonesian teacher is working for the American military? I wonder
how she likes working for The Man.
For example:
My boss really raked me over the coals today about being late to work. I need to buy an
alarm clock.
For example:
You want to schedule your vacation for next month? I’ll check with the powers that be.
For example:
Reynaldo has been on the job for only two weeks. It’s natural that he would make
mistakes. Cut him some slack.
Big Picture
Definition:
A wide perspective; a broad view of something
For example:
Don’t get bogged down in the details. Keep the big picture in mind.