Presentations 1 Flashcards

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To get (something) across, e.g., The message I am trying to get across is that focusing our efforts more on energy line will increase overall gross and EBITDA margins.

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To communicate an idea clearly

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To get the show on the road, e.g., Now that everyone has arrived, let’s get the show on the road.

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(Slightly informal) To start something

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To bring to the table, e.g., Let’s explore what the target company could bring to the table in regards to revenue generation.

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To add value in some way

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To read between the lines, e.g., If we read between the lines, we will recognise that an increase in EBITDA margins is the result of more efficient supply chain management.

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To try to understand something that isn’t obvious

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Up your sleeve, e.g., I have some suggestions up my sleeve for ideas to reduce marketing costs without reducing revenue.

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An idea or strategy that you have kept secret

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To get carried away, e.g., I have performed a sensitivity analysis so we don’t get carried away with our projections

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To lose self-control

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At your fingertips, e.g., The company has an opportunity at its fingertips to expand into the Spanish retail industry.

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Easily available

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