Master 12 Business English Expressions
Let’s get the ball rolling!
We’ll be discussing ten expressions that you can use at work to communicate effectively. Whether you’re in a meeting, giving a presentation, or simply having a conversation with your colleagues, these expressions will help you sound more professional and confident. So, let’s dive right in!
#1 Expression number one is “to touch base.” This means to make contact or communicate with someone briefly. For example, you can say, “I need to touch base with my supervisor before finalizing the report.”
#2 Expression number two is “to think outside the box.” It means to think creatively or to come up with innovative ideas. You can use it in a sentence like, “We need to think outside the box to solve this problem.”
#3 Expression number three is “to go the extra mile.” This means to make an additional effort or do more than what is expected. For instance, you can say, “She always goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.”
#4 Expression number four is “to get the ball rolling.” It means to initiate or start something. You can use it in a sentence like, “Let’s get the ball rolling on the new project by scheduling a kickoff meeting.”
#5 Expression number five is “to put something on the back burner.” This means to postpone or delay something. For example, you can say, “We’ll have to put the new marketing campaign on the back burner until we have more resources.”
#6 Expression number six is “to hit the ground running.” It means to start a project or a new job quickly and energetically. You can use it in a sentence like, “We need someone who can hit the ground running and take charge of the team.”
#7 Expression number seven is “to get the hang of something.” This means to understand or learn something new. For instance, you can say, “It took me a while to get the hang of the new software, but now I feel comfortable using it.”
#8 Expression number eight is “to iron out the details.” This means to resolve or work out the finer points of something. You can use it in a sentence like, “Let’s meet tomorrow to iron out the details of the upcoming event.”
#9 Expression number nine is “to be on the same page.” This means to have a shared understanding or agreement on something. For example, you can say, “We need to get everyone on the same page before we proceed with the project.”
#10 Expression number ten is “to wrap things up.” This means to finish or conclude something. You can use it in a sentence like, “We’re almost out of time, so let’s wrap things up and summarize the main points.”
#11 Expression number 11 is “to scrap something.” This means to not continue something. Often you can hear this used like, “That idea didn’t work, let’s scrap that.” or “The boss didn’t the proposal so we decided to scrap it.
#12 Expression 12 is to “keep someone in the loop”. This means you are contacting a person and updating them about a project or an activity. “Can you forward me her response? I’d like to be kept in the loop about this contract.” Can you keep me in the loop about your project?
And that brings us to the end of our list. We hope you found these expressions useful and that you can start incorporating them into your workplace conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to use them in your daily interactions.
Until next time, keep learning and improving your English skills. Take care, and bye for now!
