Speaking English Like a Native Mike: I'm going to have to run the factories 24/7. That's going to be a lot of overtime pay. Dan: At the end of the day, a little extra expense doesn't matter. We just want those shoes ready by April 20th. IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS - LESSON 4
(to) work out the (or some) kinks to solve the problems with EXAMPLE: The company announced that they will delay the launch of their new product by two weeks. They still need to work out the kinks with their packaging process. NOTE: A "kink" is a problem or flaw in a system or plan.
(to) fine-tune to make small adjustments to something to increase the effectiveness or to make something work better EXAMPLE: Rick hired an executive coach to help him fine-tune his managerial skills.
no ifs. ands, or buts no excuses; it's absolutely necessary that; this is how it's going to be no matter what anybody says EXAMPLE: All employees must attend our team-building workshop tomorrow,
no ifs, ands, or buts. SYNONYM: no two ways about it
just for the record (also: for the record) let me make my opinion clear
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