Business-to-employees (B2E)
Definition
Exchange of intra-firm information (such as terms of employment, benefits, policies, operation manuals, company newsletter) with employees over the internet or an intranet.
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Showing posts with label Business English Idioms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Business English Idioms. Show all posts
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
A vested interest
If you have a vested interest in something, you have a strong personal interest in it because you stand to gain from it.
Example:
The Minister of Finance is suspected of having vested interests in several companies that have won big government contracts recently.
If you have a vested interest in something, you have a strong personal interest in it because you stand to gain from it.
Example:
The Minister of Finance is suspected of having vested interests in several companies that have won big government contracts recently.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Today's Business English term
Expedite
Definition
To quicken the process; make faster. He asked the mail service for an expedited delivery service, as the package needed to arrive tomorrow.”
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Definition
To quicken the process; make faster. He asked the mail service for an expedited delivery service, as the package needed to arrive tomorrow.”
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Today's Business English idiom
The tip of the iceberg
the small, visible, part of something much larger, the greater part of which cannot be seen
Example:
The recent social security financial scandal is just the tip of the iceberg
the small, visible, part of something much larger, the greater part of which cannot be seen
Example:
The recent social security financial scandal is just the tip of the iceberg
Monday, 26 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
To put/set the record straight
to correct any misunderstandings or false ideas by giving the true facts.
Example:
We need to put the record straight over what happened at the trade exhibition.
to correct any misunderstandings or false ideas by giving the true facts.
Example:
We need to put the record straight over what happened at the trade exhibition.
Friday, 23 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
To see eye to eye (with)
to agree, compromise or cooperate by first appreciating the other's thoughts and needs.
Example:
I think we're both trying to see eye to eye with each other, but we may be talking at cross purposes.
to agree, compromise or cooperate by first appreciating the other's thoughts and needs.
Example:
I think we're both trying to see eye to eye with each other, but we may be talking at cross purposes.
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
To come to the point
To arrive directly at the most important part of a speaking or writing activity.
Example:
I'm afraid I can't follow you, you've been speaking for fifteen minutes without coming to the point.
To arrive directly at the most important part of a speaking or writing activity.
Example:
I'm afraid I can't follow you, you've been speaking for fifteen minutes without coming to the point.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Game plan
Carefully thought out general strategy for achieving a target and the tactics and methods to be used.
Example:
The marketing game plan this year is to identify gaps in the market and to develop products specifically designed to fill those gaps.
Carefully thought out general strategy for achieving a target and the tactics and methods to be used.
Example:
The marketing game plan this year is to identify gaps in the market and to develop products specifically designed to fill those gaps.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
An acid test
An acid test is something that shows the true worth or value of something or someone.
Example:
The new salesman is looking good in training but the acid test will be when he meets a customer in a real life situation.
An acid test is something that shows the true worth or value of something or someone.
Example:
The new salesman is looking good in training but the acid test will be when he meets a customer in a real life situation.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom.
Ahead of the game
You are ahead of the game if you have an advantage over your competitors
Example:
We got ahead of the game by employing the best people in our R & D department ( Research and Development)
You are ahead of the game if you have an advantage over your competitors
Example:
We got ahead of the game by employing the best people in our R & D department ( Research and Development)
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Agree to differ /agree to disagree
If two people agree to differ, or agree to disagree, they accept that they have different opinions about something and stop trying to change each other's opinion.
Example:
We're never going to think the same way about the sales strategy, so let's just agree to differ and move on to the next item on the agenda.
If two people agree to differ, or agree to disagree, they accept that they have different opinions about something and stop trying to change each other's opinion.
Example:
We're never going to think the same way about the sales strategy, so let's just agree to differ and move on to the next item on the agenda.
Friday, 9 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Not out of the woods
If something or someone is not out of the woods they are still having difficulties or problems.
Example:
The nation's economy is not out of the woods yet.
If something or someone is not out of the woods they are still having difficulties or problems.
Example:
The nation's economy is not out of the woods yet.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Rule of thumb
a principle that’s widely useful but not strictly accurate in all circumstances
Example:
As a rule of thumb, I have a meeting with my sales team every Friday evening
a principle that’s widely useful but not strictly accurate in all circumstances
Example:
As a rule of thumb, I have a meeting with my sales team every Friday evening
Friday, 2 March 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Keep someone posted
If a person asks you to keep them posted, they want to be kept informed about something.
Example:
Make sure you keep the boss posted about the new advertising campaign.
If a person asks you to keep them posted, they want to be kept informed about something.
Example:
Make sure you keep the boss posted about the new advertising campaign.
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Today's Business English idiom
In a nutshell
In a few words; concisely
Example:
I don't have much time, just give me the facts in a nutshell.
In a few words; concisely
Example:
I don't have much time, just give me the facts in a nutshell.
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Cut through red tape
To eliminate or neutralize something complicated, such as bureaucratic rules and procedures.
Example:
I will try to cut through all the red tape for you so you get the import license on time.
To eliminate or neutralize something complicated, such as bureaucratic rules and procedures.
Example:
I will try to cut through all the red tape for you so you get the import license on time.
Monday, 27 February 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Like the back of my hand
To know something very well
Example:
I know this procedure like the back of my hand.
To know something very well
Example:
I know this procedure like the back of my hand.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Rock-Bottom Offer
A rock-bottom offer is the lowest price that someone negotiating is willing to give for something.
Example:
This is my final and rock - bottom offer.
A rock-bottom offer is the lowest price that someone negotiating is willing to give for something.
Example:
This is my final and rock - bottom offer.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Get your lines/wires crossed
If two people get their lines crossed, they do not understand each other correctly.
Example:
Somehow we got our lines crossed because I'd got the 23rd written down in my diary and Jenny had the 16th.
If two people get their lines crossed, they do not understand each other correctly.
Example:
Somehow we got our lines crossed because I'd got the 23rd written down in my diary and Jenny had the 16th.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Today's Business English idiom
Keep someone posted
If a person asks you to keep them posted, they want you to keep them informed about a situation.
Example:
My boss asked me to keep him posted regarding the progress of the project.
If a person asks you to keep them posted, they want you to keep them informed about a situation.
Example:
My boss asked me to keep him posted regarding the progress of the project.
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