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white knight
CEFR C1a friendly company or investor that rescues a target from a hostile takeover
the elephant in the room
CEFR B2an obvious and important problem that everyone notices but avoids discussing
do the job
CEFR B1to be good enough to achieve the desired result
sell like hot cakes
CEFR B1to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it
sign on the dotted line
CEFR B1to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement
break even
CEFR B2to reach the point where revenue equals costs — no profit, no loss
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