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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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What's your availability?

What times are you free? · When are you open to meet or talk?

What's the situation?

Ever tried to schedule a meeting and felt like you're playing calendar roulette? 🗓️ This phrase is your secret weapon! It's the most common and polite way to ask someone when they are free for a chat, a meeting, or to jump on a call. Super useful for syncing up with colleagues or external partners. 🤝

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put a spotlight on something

to highlight · to draw attention to · to emphasize

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those times when you really need to bring attention to a particular issue, success, or area that needs focus in a meeting or discussion. 🤩 It's all about making sure everyone sees the importance of 'that something'!

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to provide some context

to give background information · to explain the situation

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a meeting, and someone brings up a topic you're completely unfamiliar with. 🤷‍♀️ To understand what's going on and contribute meaningfully, you'd want someone to *provide some context*! This phrase is super useful when you need background info to grasp the full picture. 💡

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get something on the books

to schedule something · to formally arrange an appointment

What's the situation?

You want to schedule a meeting, a call, or an event with someone in a professional context. It implies putting it on the calendar or making it official. 🗓️

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for the record

to state something officially or clearly so it is known publicly · to make sure something is written down or remembered

What's the situation?

This expression is your secret weapon when you need to make sure your point is heard, understood, and officially noted! 🎤 Whether you're clarifying a fact, correcting a misunderstanding, or just emphasizing something important in a meeting, 'for the record' helps ensure there’s no room for doubt. It's like putting a little stamp of 'official' on your words! 📝✨

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keep things moving

prevent delays · maintain progress · ensure efficiency

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a meeting, and the discussion starts to get stuck on a tiny detail. Everyone's just staring at their screens, lost in thought. 😴 You might use this phrase to gently nudge everyone back on track! It's all about making sure tasks and projects don't hit a wall. 🚀

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Let's dive in

Let's start · Let's begin the work/discussion

What's the situation?

This is your go-to phrase when it's time to stop the small talk and get down to business. 🚀 It signals readiness to start a meeting, a project, or a discussion with enthusiasm and focus. Think of it as a friendly kick-off!

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Just to confirm

to verify · to double-check information

What's the situation?

You know those moments in a busy workday when emails are flying, messages are pinging, and you just need to make absolutely sure everyone is on the same page? 😅 That's where 'Just to confirm' swoops in! It's your polite, quick way to double-check details, plans, or understandings, ensuring no wires get crossed. It's like your personal clarity superhero in professional conversations! ✨

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set the tone

establish the mood or general character · define the atmosphere

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you want to influence the overall mood or direction of a meeting, discussion, or project right from the very beginning. 📢 Maybe you're the leader and want to make sure everyone is focused and positive! 😊

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give me the highlights

give me the key points · summarize the main ideas

What's the situation?

Ever been stuck in a long meeting or reading a super dense report and just wish someone would get straight to the good stuff? 😅 This is your go-to phrase when you need a quick, concise summary of the most important information, especially when you're short on time. Perfect for busy professionals who need to grasp the core message without getting lost in the details! 🚀

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Let's park that

postpone discussion · put aside for later

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where someone brings up a super interesting but totally off-topic point? 🤯 That's when 'Let's park that' swoops in like a superhero! It's a smooth way to say, 'Great idea, but not right now. Let's discuss it later!' It keeps the meeting on track without shutting anyone down. ✨

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set the stage

to create the conditions for something to happen · to prepare for an event or discussion

What's the situation?

Imagine you're about to present a big idea or kick off a new project. You don't just jump straight into the nitty-gritty, right? 🧐 You need to give some context, explain the 'why' and the 'what' first. That's 'setting the stage'! ✨ It helps everyone understand the background and what's coming next, making your main message much clearer. Think of it like a movie director setting up the scene before the main action begins!

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at a high level

in summary · generally · without going into detail

What's the situation?

You know those meetings where someone goes into *way* too much detail? 😫 This expression is your lifesaver! It's perfect when you need to give or get a general overview of a topic without getting bogged down in every tiny aspect. Think of it as painting the big picture first! 🎨🖼️

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Let's revisit this

let's discuss this again later · let's come back to this topic

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where a super important topic pops up, but you're either short on time or need more info to make a good decision? 🕰️ This phrase is your smooth way to hit the 'pause' button. It allows you to acknowledge the topic's importance without derailing the current discussion. It's polite, efficient, and keeps your meetings focused!

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get caught in the weeds

get bogged down in excessive details · lose sight of the main point

What's the situation?

You know those times in a meeting when everyone starts discussing tiny, tiny specifics and forgets what the big goal was? 🤦‍♀️ This expression perfectly describes getting so focused on minor details that you lose sight of the bigger picture or the main objective. It's a gentle warning to step back and refocus!

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piggyback on that

to add to someone's idea · to use a previous point to introduce your own

What's the situation?

You know those moments in a meeting when someone says something brilliant, and suddenly, a lightbulb goes off in *your* head with an even brighter idea? 💡 That's when you 'piggyback on that'! It's super useful for showing you've been listening and building on collective wisdom, not just waiting for your turn to speak. So collaborative! 👯‍♀️

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level set

establish a common understanding · align everyone on the current situation

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where everyone seems to be talking about different things? 🤯 This expression is your superhero cape! Use 'level set' when you need to make sure everyone is on the same page with the information or expectations before moving forward. It’s like hitting the 'reset' button on understanding! 🔄

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kick off

to start · to begin

What's the situation?

This expression is your secret weapon for starting anything in a business context with a burst of energy! 🚀 Whether it's a new project, a meeting, or a campaign, 'kick off' makes it sound like you're not just starting, but launching something exciting. It’s perfect for setting an upbeat and dynamic tone!

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Let's pencil it in

tentatively schedule something · make a provisional appointment

What's the situation?

Ever tried to schedule something but everyone's calendar is still a mystery? 🤯 'Let's pencil it in' is your go-to phrase for those moments when you need to tentatively block a spot without committing 100%. It's like a soft reservation for your calendar!

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take something offline

to discuss a topic privately outside of a main meeting or group chat · to follow up on a specific issue with relevant individuals later

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where a discussion goes super specific, and only two people are still following? 😬 Or a group chat that gets bogged down by a tangent? This phrase is your superpower to politely say, "Let's pause this here and chat about it later with just the relevant folks!" It keeps the main discussion flowing and everyone happy. 🚀

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