BUSINESS Idioms

1. "bottom out" = reach the lowest or worst point of something
The value of the stock has begun to bottom out and should soon begin to increase in value.
2. "boys/men in the backroom" = a group of men making decisions behind the scenes
The boys in the backroom told us that we must close down the factory as soon as possible.
3. "break even" = have expenses equal to profits
After only three months the company was able to break even and start making profits.
4. "budget squeeze/crunch" = a situation where there is not enough money in the budget
We have been going through a severe budget squeeze at our company and must begin to stop spending money in a wasteful manner.
5. "buy off" = use a gift or money to divert someone from their duty or purpose; откупиться, подкупить
The land developer tried to buy off the politician but he was not successful.
6. "buy out" = buy the ownership or a decisive share of something
The company was bought out by another large company in the textile industry.
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подкупать:
to bribe (давать взятку)
to embrace (преступно воздействовать на судью или присяжных)
to suborn (склонять к лжесвидетельству)
decisive - зд.: решающий; имеющий решающее значение (share - доля)