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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 language that has a different meaning from the literal word-by-word
meaning.

• 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.
• Up in the air
If something, such as a plan or decision, is up in the air, it has not been decided or settled yet.

• Back to square one
We use this when we need to start something over again because the previous attempt failed.

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