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40 Common phrases to use at meetings Flashcards

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  1. Shall we get started?
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  1. It’s time we got down to business.
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  1. First of all, I’d like to welcome our guest.
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  1. Firstly, thank you all for coming at such short notice.
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  1. Has everyone read the minutes of the last meeting?
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  1. There are some urgent points on today’s agenda.
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  1. Why don’t we deal with the urgent matters first?
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  1. We can then move on to the less pressing matters.
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  1. How does that sound to you?
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  1. I suggest we tackle point 5 first.
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  1. Does that meet with everyone’s approval?
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  1. Alternatively, we could proceed according to the agenda.
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  1. I have no objection to that.
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  1. That might be a better idea.
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  1. I’m happy either way.
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  1. I think we should stick to the agenda.
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  1. I’d rather we dropped the less urgent matters.
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  1. What do you think of this project?
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  1. What are your feelings about this project?
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  1. Personally, I feel it’s too much of a risk.
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  1. As I see it, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
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  1. I second that.
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  1. I couldn’t agree more.
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  1. I’m afraid I have to disagree.
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  1. I can’t go along with that.
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  1. May I interrupt you there?
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  1. Could I just come in here?
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  1. There must be an alternative.
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  1. I see your point but I still have some doubts.
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  1. I think you’re missing the point.
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  1. We seem to have got side-tracked.
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  1. Let’s get back to the matter in hand.
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  1. Let’s put this one to the vote.
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  1. Raise your hand if you’re in favour.
18
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  1. Could all those against raise their hands?
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  1. To sum up, the majority approve.
19
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  1. In conclusion, we’ve decided to go ahead with it.
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  1. Is there any other business we need to attend to?
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  1. We seem to have run out of time.
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  1. Let’s wrap up then, shall we?

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