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Vocabulary Challenge pt.

2
Use the following phrases as a part of your meeting:
"Attached please find..."
"I hope this email finds you well."
"Per our conversation/discussion..."
"Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns."
"Kindly review and let me know your thoughts."
"Just a friendly reminder that..."
"Looking forward to your feedback/input."
"Please see below/attached for more details."
"Thank you for your attention to this matter."
"I appreciate your prompt response."
"Please advise."
"As per our agreement/policy..."
"For your information (FYI)..."
"Could you please clarify/elaborate on..."
"Let's touch base to discuss further."
"I'll circle back with you by [date/time]."
"Moving forward, we will..."
"Thanks in advance for your cooperation."
"Just dropping a line to inform you that..."
"Your assistance on this is greatly appreciated."

Raise the bar: improve qualities and standards


Going over the numbers: Discuss and analyze data in PPT.
Word of mouth : verbal communication but not written
Putting our best foot forward : Show Good qualities to make impression
Closing the deal : sealing an agreement or finalizing a deal.
Back to the drawing board — Let’s restart the process and start from
scratch/initial state again
Ballpark figure – Approximate number/estimate
Back-of-envelope calculation – Approximate calculated(based on assumptions)
estimate
Bottom line – At the fundamental costs numbers level
We hypothesize that – We’re guessing that this is what happened and caused
that data pattern
To sum up - Summarising
Contrary to Popular Belief - Used before beginning a statement that differs from
general public consensus.

1.It’s not rocket science


Meaning: something is not complicated to understand
Usage: Just look up the answer online; it’s not rocket science.

2. Up to speed
Meaning: to be familiar with current information
Usage: Can everyone help him get up to speed on our accounts?

3. Set the record straight


Meaning: To reveal the truth/ To clarify
Usage: Let us set the record straight with the client.

4.Burn the midnight oil


Meaning:to consistently work beyond normal business hours
Usage: Our supervisor is burning the midnight oil to meet every deadline.

5.Bite the bullet


Meaning: Finish something no matter how unpleasant/unsatisfying it may get
Usage: We need to bite the bullet and finish this before the deadline

6.Go the extra mile


Meaning:To make an extra effort or to do more than expected.
Usage:We will go the extra mile to help the weaker team mates of our team.

7. Cut Corners
Meaning:- Purchase something in the least expensive way or do something
easily/reduce expenses.
Usage: The contracting firm cut corners on the garden installation.

8 . prioritize task
Meaning :- determine which tasks are more important and tackle those first .
Usage:- Tori could you please prioritize the pertinent task
9 . Learn the Ropes
Meaning:- To learn/know how to do a job or activity.
Usage:It took a while for some of the members of our team to learn the ropes,
but now they are really doing well.
10 .stay organized
Meaning :- keep your workspace tidy and organize your tasks and resources
effectively
Usage :- I perform better when I stay organized

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