hindsight

Being able to see has already happened; as contrasted with being able to see what will happen in the future. (HUMOROUS, USUALLY SARCASTIC)

EXAMPLE:

“When my pompous brother-in-law told me all the business mistakes I made last year, I complimented him on his 20/20 hindsight.”

24/7

Reference to any business service that is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

EXAMPLE:

“Most web hosting companies provide 24/7 technical support to their clients, so clients can be confident that any emergency at any time can be handled promptly.”

A captain of industry

An important business executive who is an influential leader. SOMETIMES HUMOROUS

EXAMPLE:

“When the mayor began eating lunch here regularly, our downtown restaurant became popular with the city’s most illustrious captains of industry.”

a fair shake

A reasonable chance to succeed.

EXAMPLE:

“Although he was a little loud and vain, which troubled all of us a bit, we decided to give the new employee a fair shake before criticizing his behavior.”

a far cry from

A great distance from (OFTEN FIGURATIVE)

EXAMPLE:

“After reading the resort’s colorful brochure we had expected a luxury hotel, but the shabby old hotel was a far cry from our expectations.”