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Ms. Anna : Sorry for being out of topic. Shall we invite them to meet with us?

Mr. Gilbert : That’s an excellent idea. It’ll show them our concern

Ms. Anna : Do you think they will change their mind, Mr. Gilbert?

Mr. Gilbert : ………………………………………… (5) Let’s try our best. (expression of avoiding certain topic)
Ms. Anna : OK. I’ll arrange the meeting. Thank you, Mr. Gilbert

Mr. Gilbert : No, I thank you, Ms. Anna.

Vocabulary: Idiomatic expression for business conversation

Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language that has a different meaning from the meaning of
the words in the expression. In some English conversations, we usually use the idiomatic expression to
express something. In this term, we are going to discuss idiomatic expressions we can use in intermediate
communication and in business conversation.

• Beat around the bush
This means telling someone to say what they have to say clearly and directly, even if it is
unpleasant.

• Keep our heads above water
This is commonly used during difficult financial times when a business is trying to survive.

• Hard to swallow
This means that something said or present is hard to believe.

• Bright spark
This means that someone is very smart

• Break a leg
It means good luck. It is usually said when you cheer up someone to have good luck.

• Piece of cake
It means that the task is easy.

• Same boat
You can say this to someone else when both of you find yourselves in the same difficult
situation.

• Go to extra miles
We use this expression when we talk about doing more than others expect.

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