idioms using “ land”

To land a deal

To win business

“We won’t know if we have landed the deal until next Friday.”

Land on one’s feet

To emerge from a difficult situation in good condition

“Don’t worry about Keiko-san’s setback; she always lands on her feet.”

Know the lay of the land

To understand the situation or specific environment

“We should hire an experienced local executive that already knows the lay of the land in New York instead of sending someone from Tokyo.”

Land of milk and honey

Imaginary place where there is an abundance of everything

“It took her just one week to realize that London wasn’t the land of milk and honey.”

Live in la-la land

To be completely unrealistic

“Kazuo-san is living in la-la land if he thinks his business is worth a billion yen.”