Business English Expressions 1.1

Question 1

workflow

Answer 1

he sequence of steps involved in moving from the beginning to the end of a working process

Question 2

reach out

Answer 2

to make an effort to do something for other people

Question 3

keep me in the loop

Answer 3

to be in contact with a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something

Question 4

drill down into

Answer 4

to explore something in greater depth

Question 5

as of yet

Answer 5

up to the present or a specified time

Question 6

forward planning

Answer 6

planning ahead

Question 7

at the end of the day

Answer 7

in the end

Question 8

proactive

Answer 8

cting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes

Question 9

action points

Answer 9

suggestions or ideas discussed in a meeting on which action is to be taken

Question 10

actionable

Answer 10

capable of being acted on; subject to or affording ground for an action or suit at law

Question 11

cut to the chase

Answer 11

to get to the point

Question 12

getting the ball rolling

Answer 12

to get started on something

Question 13

stay ahead of the curve

Answer 13

faster about doing something than other people, companies, etc.

Question 14

due diligence

Answer 14

research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction; the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property

Question 15

best practice

Answer 15

a procedure that has been shown by research and experience to produce optimal results and that is established or proposed as a standard suitable for widespread adoption

Question 16

upskill

Answer 16

to provide (someone, such as an employee) with more advanced skills through additional education and training; to acquire more advanced skills through additional education and training

Question 17

go the extra mile

Answer 17

to do more than one is required to do

Question 18

Down the line

Answer 18

at some point in the future

Question 19

close of play (BrE)

Answer 19

at the end of the working day

Question 20

to be let go

Answer 20

to be released from employment; a gentle term for being fired

Question 21

micromanage

Answer 21

to manage especially with excessive control or attention to details

Question 22

expedite

Answer 22

to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up

Question 23

streamline

Answer 23

to put in order : organize; to make simpler or more efficient; to bring up to date : modernize

Question 24

align

Answer 24

to get or fall into line; to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position

Question 25

dynamic

Answer 25

marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change; energetic, forceful