Business English Expressions 1.0 Flashcards
going forward
to continue doing something : to proceed
thinking outside the box
to explore ideas that are creative and unusual and that are not limited or controlled by rules or tradition
blue sky thinking
to offer ideas that are conceived by unrestrained imagination or optimism
touch base
to make contact
on the same page (AmE); singing from the same sheet (BrE)
agreeing about something (such as how things should be done)
buy-in
acceptance of and willingness to actively support and participate in something (such as a proposed new plan or policy)
back-to-back meetings
to have one meeting right after another
being on the cusp
at the point when something is about to change to something else
bogged down with
when so much attention is demanded from a specific task there is no extra time or attention available for other tasks or responsibilities
burnout
exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration
clear cut (adj)
sharply outlined : distinct
checking in (verb) (AmE)
to find out or report the status of someone or something especially as part of a regular pattern of communication or monitoring
cut corners
to do something quickly in an effort to save time, money or even avoid responsibilities or regulations. Often has a negative connotation
navigate uncertainty
an effort to move forward despite unpredictable situations and circumstances
nitty gritty
what is essential and basic : specific practical details
rule of thumb
a general principle regarded as roughly correct but not intended to be scientifically accurate; a method of procedure based on experience and common sense
rule out
to make impossible : prevent; exclude, eliminate
sidetracked
a position or condition of secondary importance to which one may be diverted
take a step back
to stop doing something or being actively involved in something for a time so in order to think about it and make decisions in a calm and reasonable way
workaround
a plan or method to circumvent a problem (as in computer software) without eliminating it
stave off
to fend off; to ward off (something adverse) : forestall
to go to great lengths
to make a great or extreme effort to do something
buzzword
an important-sounding usually technical word or phrase often of little meaning used chiefly to impress laymen; a voguish word or phrase
to go back to the drawing board
to start over
