Business idioms(3)

nine-to-five

A "nine-to-five" is a job during normal working hours. The term came into existence because many work days start at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.

She was tired of working a nine-to-five job, so she took her savings and opened a restaurant.

no brainer

If a decision is really obvious or really easy to make, the decision is a "no brainer."

Taking the new job was a no brainer. They offered me more money, a better schedule, and more vacation days.

no strings attached

If something is given without expecting anything in return, it is given with "no strings attached."

They will let you try the product for free with no strings attached. If you don't like it, there is no pressure to buy it.

on the same page page

If two people are "on the same page," they are in agreement about something.

Let's go over the details of what we agreed on to make sure we're on the same page.

on your toes

To be "on your toes" means to be alert.

Stay on your toes. Anything can happen.