Example
“The consumer app didn't stick, so we pivoted to a developer tool.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
land grab
Informal · CEFR B2
a fierce rush to capture as much market share or territory as possible, often before the market matures
playbook
Neutral · CEFR B2
a set of proven methods, tactics, and moves for a given situation
first-mover advantage
Neutral · CEFR C1
the edge a company gains by entering a market before competitors
moat
Neutral · CEFR C1
a durable competitive advantage that protects a business from rivals
every which way
Informal · CEFR B1
in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way
go downhill
Neutral · CEFR B1
to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
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