Important English Expressions

Overview

• 7 Key English Expressions for Fluency
• Teacher: Tiffany

Expression 1: To Think Outside the Box

• Meaning: Think creatively and come up with innovative ideas or solutions.
• Example Sentences:
  • We need to think outside the box to solve this complex problem.
  • Her ability to think outside the box led to a breakthrough in the project.
  • The manager encouraged the team to think outside the box during the brainstorming session.

Expression 2: To Keep Someone in the Loop

• Meaning: Keep someone informed about a situation or development.
• Example Sentences:
  • Please keep me in the loop regarding any changes to the schedule.
  • I'll make sure to keep you in the loop as we progress with the negotiations.
  • It's important to keep all stakeholders in the loop throughout the project.

Expression 3: To Get the Ball Rolling

• Meaning: To start a process or project.
• Example Sentences:
  • Let's get the ball rolling on this new initiative as soon as possible.
  • I've sent out the initial emails to get the ball rolling on our marketing campaign.
  • We need to get the ball rolling on hiring a new team member.

Expression 4: To Be Swamped

• Meaning: To be extremely busy or overwhelmed with work.
• Example Sentences:
  • I'm swamped with reports this week; can we reschedule our meeting?
  • The customer service team is swamped with calls due to the recent product launch.
  • She's been swamped ever since taking on the new project.

Expression 5: To Be On Board

• Meaning: To agree with or support an idea or plan.
• Example Sentences:
  • Are you on board with the new marketing strategy?
  • We need everyone to be on board before we implement these changes.
  • The CEO is fully on board with our proposal for the new product line.

Expression 6: To Drop the Ball

• Meaning: To make a mistake or fail to do something important.
• Example Sentences:
  • I'm sorry I dropped the ball on giving you those figures yesterday.
  • We can't afford to drop the ball on this important client account.
  • The team dropped the ball by not meeting the project deadline.

Expression 7: To Get Up to Speed

• Meaning: To acquire all relevant information or skills to understand a situation or perform a task.
• Example Sentences:
  • I'll need a few days to get up to speed on the new software system.
  • Can you help the new employee get up to speed on our company policies?
  • It's crucial to get up to speed quickly when joining a new project team.

Conclusion

• Importance of using these expressions in daily conversations to sound more fluent and confident.
• Encouragement to practice using these expressions regularly.