Earth-shattering news not very surprising or shocking
A tight ship to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively
To make a killing to have earned a lot of money very easily
A golden handshake a large sum of money which is given to someone when they leave a company, especially if they are forced to leave

Hard-nosed to be practical and determined
Fat cat an impolite way of referring to someone who is very rich and powerful
A high flyer someone who is very successful at their job and soon becomes powerful or rich
A roaring trade to sell a lot of goods quickly
A big shot an important or powerful person in a group or organization