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white elephant
Neutral · CEFR C1
an expensive, burdensome asset that is hard to maintain and brings no benefit
golden parachute
Neutral · CEFR C1
a generous severance package guaranteed to an executive who loses their job, typically after a takeover
poison pill
Neutral · CEFR C1
a defensive tactic a company uses to make a hostile takeover unattractive
do the job
Informal · CEFR B1
to be good enough to achieve the desired result
sell like hot cakes
Neutral · CEFR B1
to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it
sign on the dotted line
Neutral · CEFR B1
to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement
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