Example
“The board activated the poison pill when the raider crossed 10%.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
a bitter pill to swallow
CEFR C1an unpleasant fact or situation that must be accepted
Neutral
golden parachute
CEFR C1a generous severance package guaranteed to an executive who loses their job, typically after a takeover
Neutral
white knight
CEFR C1a friendly company or investor that rescues a target from a hostile takeover
Neutral
do the job
CEFR B1to be good enough to achieve the desired result
Informal
sell like hot cakes
CEFR B1to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it
Neutral
sign on the dotted line
CEFR B1to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement
Neutral
Source methodology
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