Expressions 1
Another way to say, "let's start the meeting."
Let's kick things off
Get something started so others can continue
Get the ball rolling
What is stratigraphy?
The study of rock layers.
We read everything to ________ (precisely) before we signed the contract.
the letter
Time to focus on the most important details.
Let's unpack that.
Quickly connect to check on something
touch base
What is a system of chronological measurement that relates stratigraphy to time?
Geological Time Scale
After seven weeks of negotiations an agreement was in ________ (certain).
the bag
Keep me informed and updated.
Keep me in the loop.
Do it exactly by the rules.
By the book
What is the Law of Superposition?
Scientific law that states fossils located in deeper sediment layers are older than ones closer to the surface.
After the talks failed we were forced to ________ (go back to the beginning).
go back to square one
Let's pause here and talk about it later, outside the meeting.
Take this offline
What is the study of Earth’s physical structure and substances?
Geology
What are sediments?
Sediments are fragments of rocks and minerals that can vary in size.
In the end we turned _______ (rejected) the proposal that the company made.
thumbs down on
Let's look more closely at the details.
get down to brass tacks
What is the mineralized remains of organisms and the rock layers in which they are found?
Fossil Record
According to the rock cycle, which four factors need to happen for sediment to become sedimentary rock?
Deposition, Burial, Compaction, and Cementation
We are on ________ to complete the project by the end of the month.
track