directly confront a problem or challenge

She took the bull by the horns and asked her boss for a raise.

have the same understanding about the situation or information.

I need to meet with Jim before the negotiations so we are on the same page when we meet with the other company.

be creative or non-traditional; approach a situation or problem in a new way.

Let’s brainstorm some ideas hers. Concentrate on some new and different solutions. We need to think out of the box.

be very direct; express ideas without planning.

She likes to shoot from the hip, but honestly makes people angry sometimes.

to  agree about or have the same perspective on [something]

I’d like her to be on my team. We see eye to eye most of the time.

try very hard to please someone or to do something.

She  bent  over  backwards  to  try  and  make  him  happy,  but  he  was  never 

satisfied.

be very direct or frank

I laid it on the line. I told him I didn’t love him anymore.

change or cancel an agreement or an arrangement

I don’t trust her. She often backs out at the last minute 

cooperation or compromise

It took  a lot  of  give and take, but  I think  we finally reached  an  agreement that 

satisfied everyone.