Negotiations
Give something up to reach an agreement.
make concessions
If your internet connection is bad during a call, your colleague might say: “You’re ___.”
“cutting out”
To “kick off” a presentation means to do what?
Start it.
Being “a good fit” for a role means…
Your skills and personality match the job and company culture.
The money a business makes after subtracting costs is called...
Profit
“Put a pin in something” means…
Postpone or temporarily set it aside.
During a discussion, someone says “Let’s get back on track.” What does that mean?
To be kept informed / updated
What’s “the takeaway” from a presentation?
The main message or lesson the audience should remember.
If you “tailor” your CV, that means...
you customise it for a specific job opening
This is someone who owns part of a company and benefits if the company makes a profit.
A shareholder
“The bottom line” in a negotiation is…
The most important point.
If someone “hits the ground running,” what are they doing?
Starting a new task or job energetically and effectively.
You say, “This ties in with our next topic.” What does tie in with mean?
To be connected or related to something.
If a job is “fast-paced,” what does it mean?
The work environment is busy and moves quickly.
The money earned compared to the amount invested is called…
return on investment
An issue that prevents agreement
a sticking point
This phrase means “to focus only on the current goal and not get distracted.”
stick to the task at hand
“To outline” your points means…
Give a general summary of the main ideas.
If someone has a strong grasp of something, what does that mean?
They understand the topic very well.
Costs that a business has regardless of how much it produces, like rent or salaries, are…
This expression means to finish small, unfinished tasks or resolve remaining details before completing a project.
tie up some loose ends
Your manager says, “Let’s touch base later this week.” What do they mean?
To make brief contact or have a short meeting to update or check in on something.
If you “fill someone in on something,” you…
Explain or update them about information they missed.
If someone thrives in a role, it means they…
They perform very well and succeed in a particular environment
The difference between profit and total revenue expressed as a percentage is…