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Today's Expressions

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for future reference

for later use · to remember for next time

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where someone shares a super useful tidbit you know you'll need again? 🤔 That's when 'for future reference' swoops in! It's perfect for marking information, decisions, or best practices that are worth remembering and revisiting. Think of it as putting a mental bookmark on important stuff! 🧠🔖

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draw up a proposal

to create a formal plan or document · to draft a proposal

What's the situation?

Imagine your boss says, 'We need a new strategy for the next quarter.' You'd then `draw up a proposal` outlining your brilliant ideas! 💡 It's used when you need to prepare a detailed, formal document, often for a project, a client, or internal strategy.

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to put pen to paper

to write something down · to start writing or drafting a document or agreement

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you've had a lot of discussions and now it's time to get those ideas down in a more official format. 📝 It’s like saying, "Okay, enough talk, let's make it real on paper!" It’s often used for formalizing plans, proposals, or agreements.

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put it in writing

formalize in writing · provide a written record

What's the situation?

You've just had a fantastic verbal agreement in a meeting, but you want to make sure everyone remembers the key decisions, or maybe you need official proof. ✍️ This is where 'put it in writing' shines! It's like saying, 'Let's make it official and undeniable!' 😉