The new sales rep seemed to have the Midas touch, turning every lead she found into a sale.
2) Rile Up-to cause someone or some group to become particularly excited and animated, especially in an angry or irritated manner-
Seeing that kind of injustice on the news always riles me up to no end.
3) Be Shown The Ropes-to be taught how to do or perform a job, task, or activity; to have explained or demonstrated how something is done-
I had never worked on a ranch before, but I was shown the ropes by a friend of mine.
4) Plunk Down-to set, throw, drop, or place someone, something, or oneself heavily down to a lower level-
He plunked the bag down on the table and went into his room without a word.
5) Bring Down The Curtain-to bring about or signal the end of something-
The government is bringing down the curtain on the controversial program next month.
6)The Curtain Falls-the end of something comes-
When the curtain falls on the company after 50 years of business, a lot of people will be left jobless.
7)Don't Hold Your Breath-said in order to tell someone that an event is not likely to happen-
I know you hope Monica comes to the meeting, but don't hold your breath - she hasn't been to one all year.
8)Man Of Parts-a man of many talents-
Patrick is such a brilliant artist and author - he is truly a man of parts.
9)The Half Of It-a portion of something, typically implied to be the most important or significant part, often used in the negative-
Yes, the company is losing money, but that's only the half of it. If we don't show some improved sales soon, the bank will cut our credit line, too!
10) Square Accounts-to settle one's financial accounts with someone; to get even with someone; to straighten out a misunderstanding with someone-
Oh, I'll use my fists to square accounts with him after school!
