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esl business idioms dialogue sorting

Idioms: 

• give the boot
• a lame duck
• feeling the pinch
• in the red
• hit rock bottom
• in the black
• playing with fire
• step into his shoes
• a firm hand
• pay dividends
• After months of poor performance, the company decided to __________ the CEO and look for a replacement.
• Ever since the elections, the outgoing president has been seen as __________, with very little influence.
• Due to the economic downturn, many families are __________ and struggling to make ends meet.
• The business was struggling for years, constantly __________, unable to turn a profit.
• When he lost his job and his savings, he truly __________ and didn’t know where to turn.
• After years of hard work, the company finally got __________ and started making a profit.
• Be careful with your investments; you’re __________ by putting all your money in high-risk stocks.
• When the manager resigned, it was difficult for anyone to __________ and maintain the same level of leadership.
• The new leader ruled the team with __________, ensuring discipline and focus at all times.
• Consistently investing in employee training will surely __________ in the long run, improving performance and morale.

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Choose the correct meaning for each idiom.

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Match the idiom to the non-literal meaning.