number-cruncher
- an accountant, someone who works with numbers
Our president is a good number-cruncher and understands about the finances of our company.
on hand
- in one's possession, ready
We didn't have any supplies on hand and were unable to finish the job.
(buy) on credit
- buy something without paying cash
My friend had no money so he decided to buy the furniture on credit.
on the block
- for sale
As soon as they purchased the company they began to put some of the equipment on the block.
pay off
- make a profit, be successful
The furniture manufacturer was unable to pay off their loan and had to go out of business.
piece/slice of the action
- a share in the activity or the profits of something
The inventor wanted a large piece of the action of the profits from the new computer that he had invented.
