strategy

Phrases (1)

• rope-a-dope a boxing tactic of defending near the ropes while allowing an opponent to tire from attacking

Idioms (27)

• boil the ocean Neutral · CEFR C1
  to attempt something impossibly large or ambitious, especially by trying to solve every problem at once
• test the waters Neutral · CEFR B1
  to try something cautiously before committing fully to it
• shotgun approach Informal · CEFR B2
  a broad, unfocused strategy that tries many things at once, hoping one will work
• trial balloon Neutral · CEFR C1
  a tentative announcement or test designed to gauge reaction before committing to a decision
• playbook Neutral · CEFR B2
  a set of proven methods, tactics, and moves for a given situation
• dry powder Informal · CEFR C1
  cash reserves kept ready to invest when opportunities appear
• cash cow Neutral · CEFR B2
  a product or business that generates steady, reliable profit with little further investment
• move the needle Neutral · CEFR B2
  to have a significant, measurable effect on a key metric or outcome
• game changer Neutral · CEFR B2
  a new development that fundamentally alters a situation or market
• low-hanging fruit Informal · CEFR B2
  the easiest, quickest wins available
• land grab Informal · CEFR B2
  a fierce rush to capture as much market share or territory as possible, often before the market matures
• winner takes all Neutral · CEFR C1
  a market dynamic in which the leading competitor captures nearly all the value
• pivot Neutral · CEFR B2
  to change a company's direction or business model in response to what the market reveals
• moat Neutral · CEFR C1
  a durable competitive advantage that protects a business from rivals
• flywheel Neutral · CEFR C1
  a self-reinforcing growth engine in which each success feeds the next
• blue ocean Neutral · CEFR C1
  an uncontested market space with no direct competitors
• red ocean Neutral · CEFR C1
  a crowded, hyper-competitive market where rivals fight over existing demand
• double down Neutral · CEFR B2
  to increase your commitment to a position or strategy, especially after mixed results
• go all in Informal · CEFR B2
  to commit fully to something, risking everything you have
• trump card Neutral · CEFR B2
  a hidden advantage kept in reserve for the decisive moment
• ace in the hole Neutral · CEFR C1
  a secret advantage kept hidden until it is needed
• corner the market Neutral · CEFR C1
  to gain such control of a market that competitors cannot operate in it
• stay the course Neutral · CEFR B1
  to continue with a plan despite difficulties or doubt
• the name of the game Informal · CEFR B1
  the central, most important aspect of a situation
• first-mover advantage Neutral · CEFR C1
  the edge a company gains by entering a market before competitors
• ace up your sleeve Neutral · CEFR C1
  a hidden advantage kept in reserve
• fight fire with fire Neutral · CEFR B2
  to counter an opponent using the same methods they use