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    This document provides phrases and idioms useful for conducting business meetings in English. It lists common phrases for stating the purpose of a meeting, going over the agenda, asking for and giving input, and agreeing or disagreeing. It also defines common business idioms like "ASAP", "on the same page", "bottom line", and "dog and pony show" which are used to concisely communicate ideas in meetings. Understanding these phrases and idioms can help non-native English speakers effectively participate and understand discussions at business meetings.

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    Berlitz Tip Basic Phrases Idioms Meetings English

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    Konstantinos Alexiou
    This document provides phrases and idioms useful for conducting business meetings in English. It lists common phrases for stating the purpose of a meeting, going over the agenda, asking for and giving input, and agreeing or disagreeing. It also defines common business idioms like "ASAP", "on the same page", "bottom line", and "dog and pony show" which are used to concisely communicate ideas in meetings. Understanding these phrases and idioms can help non-native English speakers effectively participate and understand discussions at business meetings.

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    MEETINGS IN ENGLISH

    Basic phrases and idioms for conducting business meetings in English

    MEETING PHRASES BUSINESS IDIOMS FOR MEETINGS

    STATING THE PURPOSE ASAP: "I NEED THIS ASAP!"

    In this meeting, we need ... Acronym for as soon as possible' (a.s.a.p.); to put a priority
    on something
    The reason I called this meeting is ...

    I NEED THIS YESTERDAY: "I NEED THIS YESTERDAY."


    GOING OVER THE AGENDA When ASAP isn't fast enough; implying that as soon as you
    First, we have fifteen minutes to discuss ... get it, it is already late.

    Then, Sam wants five minutes to look at ...


    ON THE SAME PAGE: "I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT
    WE ARE BOTH ON THE SAME PAGE."
    ASKING FOR AND GIVING INPUT This expression indicates that all parties have a similar
    understanding about something discussed or reviewed.
    Whats your take on this?

    Do you have anything to add, Greg?


    ALL OVER THE MAP: "THIS REPORT'S ALL OVER THE
    Luis, can we get your input? MAP."
    Too general; too unspecific; too broad.

    AGREEING AND DISAGREEING


    BOTTOM LINE: "HOW DOES THIS AFFECT OUR
    I see what you mean. | I get your point.
    BOTTOM LINE?"
    (I'm afraid) I can't agree Concern only for final profit or loss.
    I wouldnt go that far.

    Thats not exactly how I see it. DOG AND PONY SHOW: "WE'LL NEED TO DO A DOG
    AND PONY SHOW TO PROMOTE OUR NEW PRODUCT."
    Marketing presentation used as a Public Relations strategy
    ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION to promote capabilities of corporation to potential clients.
    So what youre saying is ...?

    Do you mean ...? TO FLY: "THIS WON'T FLY (DOWNTOWN)."

    To be accepted (Won't fly = won't be accepted)

    SUMMARIZING

    In summary, ... FLY-BY-NIGHT OPERATION: "THAT COMPANY IS A FLY-


    BY-NIGHT OPERATION"
    In a nutshell, ... A business perceived as not well established and primarily
    concerned with making money; a short-term venture.

    Speak with Confidence

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