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What does it mean to 'pitch in'?
What does it mean to 'pitch in'?
- To take over someone's responsibilities
- To contribute or help out in a team effort (correct)
- To create a competition
- To argue about a decision
What is implied by 'staying on top of something'?
What is implied by 'staying on top of something'?
- Procrastinating on important tasks
- Focusing only on completed tasks
- Keeping track and managing it effectively (correct)
- Ignoring minor details
When someone suggests to 'hit the ground running', they mean to:
When someone suggests to 'hit the ground running', they mean to:
- Start an activity with energy and quick progress (correct)
- Stop and assess the situation first
- Take time to reflect before proceeding
- Begin something passively and slowly
What does a 'win-win situation' refer to?
What does a 'win-win situation' refer to?
What does 'going down the drain' mean in a business context?
What does 'going down the drain' mean in a business context?
In the phrase 'keep your eye on the ball', what is the primary focus?
In the phrase 'keep your eye on the ball', what is the primary focus?
What is the purpose of providing a 'ballpark figure'?
What is the purpose of providing a 'ballpark figure'?
What does it mean to 'wrap up' a project?
What does it mean to 'wrap up' a project?
What should you do when you're 'back to square one'?
What should you do when you're 'back to square one'?
When is it crucial to 'stay focused' during a task?
When is it crucial to 'stay focused' during a task?
What does the phrase 'my hands are tied' imply in a business context?
What does the phrase 'my hands are tied' imply in a business context?
If a project is described as 'up in the air', what does that mean?
If a project is described as 'up in the air', what does that mean?
What does 'get up to speed' mean in a work environment?
What does 'get up to speed' mean in a work environment?
When someone is said to 'learn the ropes', what are they doing?
When someone is said to 'learn the ropes', what are they doing?
What does 'get down to business' typically signify in a meeting?
What does 'get down to business' typically signify in a meeting?
To 'step up to the plate' in a professional setting means to:
To 'step up to the plate' in a professional setting means to:
What does 'by the book' refer to in a corporate environment?
What does 'by the book' refer to in a corporate environment?
What is meant by 'build something from the ground up'?
What is meant by 'build something from the ground up'?
The expression 'it's time to hit the ground running' suggests that one should:
The expression 'it's time to hit the ground running' suggests that one should:
If someone is 'on the same page', what does that indicate?
If someone is 'on the same page', what does that indicate?
In a professional context, 'Word of Mouth' refers to:
In a professional context, 'Word of Mouth' refers to:
What does the phrase 'back to square one' mean?
What does the phrase 'back to square one' mean?
When a new team member is brought on, what is the primary goal of onboarding?
When a new team member is brought on, what is the primary goal of onboarding?
What is a common method businesses use to gain new customers, as discussed?
What is a common method businesses use to gain new customers, as discussed?
Study Notes
Business English Phrases
- Hands are tied: You are unable to do something due to a limitation.
- Up in the air: Something is undecided or uncertain, meaning it is not finalized.
- By the book: To follow rules or procedures strictly.
- Learn the ropes: To learn how things work in a new job or situation.
- On the same page: Everyone is in agreement and has the same understanding.
- Word of mouth: Information spreads through people talking to each other, rather than official channels.
- Step up to the plate: To take responsibility and show leadership, particularly when facing a challenge.
- Build from the ground up: To start something from scratch and develop it completely.
- Get down to business: To focus on the important work and stop wasting time.
- Get up to speed: To provide someone with the necessary information to catch up with a team or project.
Additional Business English Phrases
- Back to square one: To have to start over from the beginning due to a setback.
- Pitch in: To help out or contribute to something as part of a team effort.
- Stay on top of something: To keep track of something and make sure everything is under control.
- Keep your eye on the ball: To stay focused on the important task at hand.
- Get the ball rolling: To start something, especially a project or activity.
- Hit the ground running: To start something with a lot of energy and move forward quickly.
- Win-win situation: An outcome where both sides benefit equally, creating a positive result for everyone.
- Ballpark figure: An estimate, not an exact number.
- Go down the drain: To be wasted or lost, usually when things go wrong.
- Wrap up: To finish or complete a task or project.
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Test your knowledge of essential business English phrases that are commonly used in the workplace. This quiz will help you understand their meanings and applications in various business scenarios. Improve your communication skills and become more adept at using these phrases effectively.
