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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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Take it away!

Start your presentation/task now · It's your turn to proceed

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a meeting, and you've just introduced your colleague, Mike, who's about to present. You want to smoothly hand over the floor to him! 🚀 Or, a manager has explained a task and wants you to kick it off. It's the perfect, energetic way to say, 'Your stage now!'

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catch up on something

to get up to date with something · to learn the latest information about something

What's the situation?

Just back from vacation or missed a crucial meeting? This is your go-to phrase to ask what you've missed! ✈️📧 It's super handy when you need to get up to speed on project updates, emails, or even the latest office gossip. 😉

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open the floor

invite questions · invite discussion

What's the situation?

Picture this: you've just finished a killer presentation, dropped some serious knowledge, and now it's time for the audience to chime in! 🎤 This phrase is your cue to invite questions, comments, or a lively discussion. It's like saying, 'Alright folks, your turn to talk!'

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put something front and center

to make something a top priority · to give something maximum attention

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where everyone's rambling, and you need to bring the focus back to what truly matters? 🤔 This expression is your secret weapon! It's all about making sure everyone knows *the* most important thing and gives it the spotlight it deserves. ✨ Use it to declare what absolutely HAS to be the main focus of your efforts or discussions!

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Stay focused

Concentrate on the task · Don't get distracted

What's the situation?

This is a great phrase for reminding yourself or your team to keep attention on the main task or objective, especially when discussions start to wander or when facing many distractions. 🎯 It helps keep everyone aligned and productive! 🚀

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What's the goal here?

What are we trying to achieve? · What is the objective?

What's the situation?

Imagine a meeting where everyone is talking, but you're not sure about the main purpose. 🧐 This expression is perfect for cutting through the noise and getting straight to the core objective! It helps you align everyone and ensure productivity. 🚀

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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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to pick up the thread

to resume a discussion or narrative, especially after an interruption or digression · to return to the main point of a conversation

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where someone goes off on a tangent, or you take a quick coffee break, and then you need to bring everyone back to what you were originally talking about? ☕️ This expression is your secret weapon! It's perfect for gently redirecting a conversation or restarting it after a pause, making sure everyone is back on track with the core topic. It implies a smooth transition, not an abrupt change.

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Let's leave it at that

Let's stop discussing this specific point · Let's conclude this topic for now

What's the situation?

Imagine a meeting where a discussion is going in circles 😵‍💫 or getting a little too heated 🔥. This phrase is your polite way of saying, 'Okay, folks, we've covered this enough, let's move on!' It's perfect for wrapping up a point without being abrupt.

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jump on a call

quickly join a phone or video meeting · to have a brief conversation by phone/video

What's the situation?

Ever been in a situation where you just need to quickly chat with someone without a formal meeting? 📞 'jump on a call' is your go-to! It means to quickly join a phone or video conference, often for a quick discussion or to clarify something. It’s perfect when an email chain is getting too long or you need an instant answer. 🚀

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What are we leaning towards?

What is our preference? · What direction are we favoring?

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those moments in a meeting when you've discussed several options and now need to gently steer the conversation towards a decision or a preferred path. 🚀 It's a polite way to ask for a consensus or to understand the collective inclination of the team.

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run into someone

meet unexpectedly · encounter by chance

What's the situation?

Ever been out and about, minding your own business, and *BAM* – you see someone you totally didn't expect to? 🤔 That's exactly when you've "run into someone"! It's perfect for those surprising, unplanned encounters that make your day a little more interesting! 🎉

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stick to the agenda

stay on topic · focus on the main discussion points

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a meeting and someone starts telling a long story about their weekend, completely unrelated to the project discussion. This phrase is your polite-but-firm reminder to keep the conversation focused on the scheduled topics. It's super useful for efficient meetings! 🚀

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drive the conversation

to control the direction or topic of a discussion · to lead the discussion towards a specific outcome

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those moments when you want to ensure a meeting or discussion stays focused and moves efficiently towards a conclusion. It's all about confidently steering the chat and making sure key points are addressed! 🧭🗣️

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Do you follow?

Do you understand? · Are you following what I'm saying?

What's the situation?

You've just explained a complex concept or a series of instructions to your colleagues. This expression is perfect for checking if your audience is still with you and understands everything you've said. It’s like saying, 'Am I making sense?' but a bit more active and engaged!

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What are your initial thoughts?

What do you think about this first? · What are your first impressions?

What's the situation?

This is a super polite and open way to ask for someone's immediate opinion or first impression on a new idea, proposal, or topic. 🤔 It's great for brainstorming sessions or when you've just presented something and want to kick off the discussion without putting anyone on the spot. It signals that you value their perspective right from the start! ✨

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Are we good here?

Is everything clear? · Do we agree? · Can we proceed?

What's the situation?

You've just wrapped up explaining a complex project, detailing next steps, or clarifying a misunderstanding. You want to confirm everyone is on the same page and ready to move forward. This phrase is your friendly 'all clear!' signal. 🚢✨

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I have some reservations

I have some doubts · I'm not entirely convinced

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you are in a meeting or discussion and you're not fully on board with an idea or plan. You're not outright rejecting it, but you have specific concerns or doubts you'd like to voice before moving forward. It’s a polite and professional way to express your hesitation! 🤔

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Give me the executive summary

Tell me the main points · give me the condensed version

What's the situation?

You've just walked into a meeting that's already halfway through, or you're swamped with work and need the gist of a long report. This is your go-to phrase to politely ask for the key information without all the fluff! It's like asking for the highlight reel instead of the whole game. 🎬💡

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We need to calibrate

to adjust or standardize to a shared understanding · to align perspectives

What's the situation?

Imagine everyone on your team has a slightly different idea of 'success' for a project. 🤯 Or maybe your internal tools aren't quite matching up! This phrase is perfect when you need to bring everyone's understanding, expectations, or processes into sync. It’s like fine-tuning an instrument so everyone plays the same note! 🎶

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to take five

take a short break · take a five-minute break

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a super intense meeting, and everyone's brain cells are feeling a bit fried. 🧠 This expression is your cue to suggest a quick pause to refresh yourselves before diving back in! It's polite and commonly used when you need a brief break.

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Let's get something on the calendar

Let's schedule a meeting · Let's find a time to discuss

What's the situation?

This expression is super useful when you want to schedule a meeting or discussion with someone, but you don't have a specific time in mind yet. It's a polite and proactive way to move forward with a topic. 🗓️✨

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let's get down to business

get serious · start working

What's the situation?

Have you ever been chatting with friends or colleagues, and realized you need to shift from casual banter to the actual topic at hand? 😬 This phrase is your perfect signal to say, "Alright, fun's over, let's focus!" It's super handy when you want to move past small talk and tackle important tasks or discussions. 🚀

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change gears

switch topics · alter your approach

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where the conversation is just *not* going anywhere, or maybe it's time to move on to a different agenda item? 🚗💨 'change gears' is your go-to phrase to smoothly transition! It's like shifting from first to second gear in a car, but for conversations!

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