Give sb the boot
sa thải ai đó
A lame duck
a person/company that is weak
Feel the pinch
to suffer because of lack of money
In the red
in debt
Hit rock bottom
hit the lowest point
In the black
in credit/making profit
Play with fire
to take dangerous risks
Step into sb’s shoes
to replace sb
A firm hand
control and discipline
Pay dividends
bring advantages at a later date
A small fortune
=a lot of money
Mean business
to be serious about sth one says/intends
Get sth off the ground
=start a business/company/project
Bear fruit
produce good results
Live on a shoe string
manage w very little money
Burn the midnight oil
work late at night
Be rolling in
= to be rich
Keep one’s head above water
to survive despite financial problems
Money down the drain
= money wasted
Tighten one’s belt
= live on a smaller budget
