Expressions with #s
complete the email body/expressions
synonyms for emails
identify mistake in emails 1
identify mistake in emails 2
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You often hear this phrase used to talk about something that has been true since the very first day a project or business began. I hope management realizes that our deadlines are very tight. We need to hire more people immediately. We’ve been short-handed FROM DAY ____
What is FROM DAY ONE?
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  • I am writing to ask for _____ information about…

further

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The following phrases are suitable for addressing someone formally:

  • Dear Sir/ and for women: 
  • DearMadam
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1. I would like to remember everyone that Mr. Lewis, a prospective client, will be visiting the office next Tuesday. He’ll be in the office since 9 a.m. until about noon. I will appreciate it if everyone could dress in business professional attire during his visit. We want to make sure everyone make a good impression.

1. I would like to remember remind everyone that Mr. Lewis, a prospective client, will be visiting the office next Tuesday. He’ll be in the office since  from 9 a.m. until about noon. I will would (I’d) appreciate it if everyone could dress in business professional attire during his visit. We want to make sure everyone makes a good impression.

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12. I’m not pretty sure I can end this project by the end of the day. I’d appreciate it if you can help me later this afternoon.

12. I’m not pretty sure I can end finish this project by the end of the day. I’d appreciate it if you can could help me later this afternoon.

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This idiom is used to describe something that’s done or happens at the last minute. The project manager won’t be pleased about them changing the design AT THE _______ HOUR.
What is At The Eleventh Hour??
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  • I am writing regarding the meeting we have arranged… instead of regarding we can use...

about* in regards to , with regard to*

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Writing an email to anyone who may be interested:

to...

  • To whom it may concern
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4. Thanks for send me the potential travel itineraries. It doesn’t mind to me which flight I take. Regards hotels, let’s choose the hotel in the city center. I’ll like to be close to where the convention is being held.

4. Thanks for sending me the potential travel itineraries. It doesn’t mind matter to me which flight I take (or I don’t mind which flight I take). Regards Regarding hotels, let’s choose the hotel in the city center.  I’ll I’d (I would) like to be close to where the convention is being held.

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13. Farther to our discussion, we’ll be offering full-time positions to our interns. Could we plan to meet in Friday to discuss compensation packages?

13. Farther Further to our discussion, we’ll be offering full-time positions to our interns. Could we plan to meet in on Friday to discuss compensation packages?

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This idiom simply means dividing something into equal parts so that both parties get 50%. Since I’m as busy as you are, let’s split the work for this project ______ - ______.
What is 50 - 50?
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  • ______________ our conversation this morning, I would like to let you know…

with reference to, according to*

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A formal way to say, could you come earlier?

  • Would you mind coming earlier?
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 7. I’ve been working like a freelance software developer since the last few years. After be self-employed for many years, I am very interesting in finding a full-time position with your company.

7. I’ve been working like as a freelance software developer since for the last few years. After being self-employed for many years, I am very interesting interested in finding a full-time position with your company.

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14. Regard our year-end celebration, I’m agree that we should hold the event in the city. If I’m not wrong, I think many people complained last year about having to drive so far to the event.

14. Regarding our year-end celebration, I’m I agree that we should hold the event in the city. If I’m not wrong mistaken, I think many people complained last year about having to drive so far to the event.

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This idiom simply means to start over, or to go back to the beginning. I wish I’d saved my spreadsheet before the server crashed. Now I have to GO BACK TO SQUARE ____.
What is To Go Back To Square One?
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Another way to say nice to meet you?

I'm glad to make your acquaintance

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another way to say 

Yours sincerely,


John Peeks

  • Yours faithfully,
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9. Do you think you would send me some information about shipping options? I’m wondering how can we insure the products arrive soon. We need these items until the end of the month at the latest.

9. Do you think you would could send me some information about shipping options? I’m wondering how can we we can insure ensure the products arrive soon. We need these items until by the end of the month at the latest.

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2. I called to Sandra’s office and talked to her secretary. She said me that Sandra wasn’t in the office, but that she would be back at 3 p.m. in the afternoon. Do you wish me to call her again this afternoon to discuss about the new proposal?

2. I called to Sandra’s office and talked to her secretary. She said told me (or said (that)…) that Sandra wasn’t in the office, but that she would be back at 3 p.m. in the afternoon. Do you wish want me to call her again this afternoon to discuss about the new proposal?

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When your work has been completed for the day, or when you decide to stop working on an activity, you use this idiom. Now that we’ve learned 25 new business idioms and phrases to start using immediately, let’s CALL IT _ DAY.
What is To Call It A Day?
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To describe something, usually work, that’s done or that happens away from public view. Organizing a roadshow may look easy, but do you have any idea how much hard work we’ve put in BEHIND THE _______?
What is Behind The Scenes?
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Another way to say "thank you"

Much...

Much obliged

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 11. After careful reviewing your application, we regret informing you that you have not been selected for the position. We thank you for your interest in our company, and we wish you the better of luck with your search.

11. After carefully reviewing your application, we regret informing to inform you that you have not been selected for the position. We thank you for your interest in our company, and we wish you the better best of luck with your search.

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3. Thanks for inviting me to the event. Would you mind to send me the address so I can get directions? Thanks – I’m looking forward to see you.

3. Thanks for inviting me to the event. Would you mind to send sending me the address so I can get directions? Thanks – I’m looking forward to seeing you.