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Business Phrases [Meetings & Presentations]

 These basic phrases can help in everyday business communication for meetings and presentations.


1. Let's get started

Meaning: A phrase to begin a meeting or presentation.

  • "Let's get started with today’s agenda."

  • "Let's get started by reviewing the first item on the list."

2. Moving on to

Meaning: Transitioning to the next topic.

  • "Moving on to the next point, let’s talk about the budget."

  • "Moving on to the next agenda item, we’ll discuss the timeline."

3. As I mentioned earlier

Meaning: Referring to something already discussed.

  • "As I mentioned earlier, we need to finalize the report by Friday."

  • "As I mentioned earlier, the meeting is scheduled for 3 PM."

4. Let's take a quick look at

Meaning: A suggestion to review something briefly.

  • "Let's take a quick look at the quarterly figures."

  • "Let's take a quick look at the key findings from the survey."

5. Can I have your attention, please?

Meaning: A request to focus the group’s attention.

  • "Can I have your attention, please? I’d like to begin the presentation."

  • "Can I have your attention, please? We are about to start."

6. Moving forward

Meaning: A way to indicate progress or the next steps.

  • "Moving forward, we need to ensure better communication."

  • "Moving forward, let’s focus on increasing efficiency."

7. To wrap up

Meaning: A phrase used to signal the conclusion of a discussion or presentation.

  • "To wrap up, let’s summarize the key points."

  • "To wrap up, we’ll need to set the next meeting date."

8. If you have any questions

Meaning: Offering to answer questions after presenting.

  • "If you have any questions, feel free to ask at any time."

  • "If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask."

9. Let’s go over

Meaning: A phrase to review or discuss in detail.

  • "Let’s go over the project timeline once again."

  • "Let’s go over the key points from today’s discussion."

10. Can everyone hear me clearly?

Meaning: Checking the quality of the presentation or meeting.

  • "Can everyone hear me clearly? Please let me know if the audio is okay."

  • "Before we proceed, can everyone hear me clearly?"

11. Let’s move on to

Meaning: Transitioning to a new topic or slide.

  • "Let’s move on to the next slide."

  • "Let’s move on to the next part of the agenda."

12. I’d like to highlight

Meaning: Emphasizing an important point.

  • "I’d like to highlight the main findings of our research."

  • "I’d like to highlight some key improvements we’ve made."

13. That’s a great point

Meaning: Acknowledging and appreciating someone’s input.

  • "That’s a great point, we’ll definitely consider it moving forward."

  • "That’s a great point; we should explore that further."

14. I’d like to propose

Meaning: Suggesting a course of action or idea.

  • "I’d like to propose a new approach for the marketing campaign."

  • "I’d like to propose that we extend the project deadline."

15. Let’s take a break

Meaning: Suggesting a short pause in the meeting.

  • "Let’s take a break for 10 minutes and resume after."

  • "We’ve been discussing for a while, so let’s take a break."

16. Can you clarify that?

Meaning: Requesting further explanation.

  • "Can you clarify that? I didn’t quite catch the last point."

  • "Can you clarify that? Are we referring to the previous project?"

17. Let’s circle back to

Meaning: Returning to a topic after a diversion.

  • "Let’s circle back to the budget discussion later."

  • "Let’s circle back to the action items at the end of the meeting."

18. Before we move on

Meaning: A transition phrase used to ask for final input on a topic.

  • "Before we move on, does anyone have any further questions?"

  • "Before we move on, let’s finish the current discussion."

19. I’d like to ask for your feedback

Meaning: Requesting input from the group.

  • "I’d like to ask for your feedback on the new proposal."

  • "Before we finalize things, I’d like to ask for your feedback."

20. Let’s discuss

Meaning: Starting or continuing a conversation about a topic.

  • "Let’s discuss the action plan for the next quarter."

  • "Let’s discuss the different solutions available to us."

21. I’ll follow up with

Meaning: Committing to check on something after the meeting.

  • "I’ll follow up with the client tomorrow."

  • "I’ll follow up with the team on the action items."

22. Let’s keep it brief

Meaning: Asking to limit the discussion to the essentials.

  • "Let’s keep it brief and get to the main points."

  • "Let’s keep it brief, as we have a lot to cover."

23. Please bear with me

Meaning: Asking for patience during a moment of difficulty or pause.

  • "Please bear with me, I’m having a slight technical issue."

  • "Please bear with me, I’ll be with you in a moment."

24. I’ll turn it over to

Meaning: Passing the floor to someone else for their input or presentation.

  • "I’ll turn it over to John for the next segment."

  • "I’ll turn it over to you now for your update."

25. Let’s get everyone’s input

Meaning: Asking for contributions from all participants.

  • "Let’s get everyone’s input before we make a final decision."

  • "Let’s get everyone’s input on this idea."

26. Thank you for your time

Meaning: A polite expression of gratitude for attending the meeting or presentation.

  • "Thank you for your time today, I appreciate your attention."

  • "I’ll conclude now. Thank you for your time and participation."

27. That concludes our meeting

Meaning: A formal way of ending the meeting.

  • "That concludes our meeting for today, thank you all."

  • "That concludes our meeting; we’ll reconvene next week."

28. Please hold your questions

Meaning: Requesting that questions be saved until a later time.

  • "Please hold your questions until the end of the presentation."

  • "Please hold your questions until we finish going through the slides."

29. Feel free to jump in

Meaning: Encouraging others to contribute at any time.

  • "Feel free to jump in if you have any thoughts or comments."

  • "Feel free to jump in if anyone has something to add."

30. We’re running out of time

Meaning: Indicating that there is limited time left.

  • "We’re running out of time, so let’s move on to the next point."

  • "We’re running out of time, we’ll need to wrap this up soon."

31. I’d like to introduce

Meaning: Introducing someone new to the group.

  • "I’d like to introduce our new team member, Sarah."

  • "I’d like to introduce the next speaker for today’s presentation."

32. Let’s make sure we’re aligned

Meaning: Ensuring everyone is on the same page.

  • "Let’s make sure we’re aligned before we proceed."

  • "Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re aligned on the goals."

33. We need to address

Meaning: Acknowledging an issue that needs attention.

  • "We need to address the budget concerns before moving forward."

  • "We need to address these feedback points in the next meeting."

34. Just to clarify

Meaning: Asking for or giving more details to clear up confusion.

  • "Just to clarify, are we meeting tomorrow at 10 AM?"

  • "Just to clarify, the new policy starts next month."

35. Let’s move to the next slide

Meaning: Directing the audience’s attention to the next visual aid.

  • "Let’s move to the next slide to see the results."

  • "Let’s move to the next slide for the detailed breakdown."

36. Can I get a quick show of hands?

Meaning: Asking for a quick response from the group.

  • "Can I get a quick show of hands? Who agrees with this approach?"

  • "Can I get a quick show of hands? Who is in favor of the proposal?"

37. I’ll send a follow-up email

Meaning: A commitment to send more information or clarify points after the meeting.

  • "I’ll send a follow-up email with the meeting minutes."

  • "I’ll send a follow-up email summarizing today’s discussion."

38. We’re almost at the end

Meaning: Indicating the meeting or presentation is about to conclude.

  • "We’re almost at the end, just one last item to cover."

  • "I see we’re out of time, but we’re almost at the end."

39. Let’s take a deeper dive into

Meaning: Delving deeper into a specific topic.

  • "Let’s take a deeper dive into the financial projections."

  • "

Now, let’s take a deeper dive into the marketing strategy."

40. I’d like to hear your thoughts

Meaning: Inviting the group to share opinions or feedback.

  • "I’d like to hear your thoughts on the proposed changes."

  • "I’d like to hear your thoughts before we finalize the plan."

41. Thanks for your input

Meaning: Expressing gratitude for someone’s contribution.

  • "Thanks for your input, it’s very valuable."

  • "Thanks for your input during the discussion."

42. Let's wrap things up

Meaning: Concluding the discussion or meeting.

  • "Let’s wrap things up with a quick review."

  • "Let’s wrap things up and confirm next steps."

43. I’m open to suggestions

Meaning: Inviting alternative ideas or opinions.

  • "I’m open to suggestions on how to improve this proposal."

  • "I’m open to suggestions if anyone has better ideas."

44. Let’s make sure we cover

Meaning: Ensuring all necessary topics are addressed.

  • "Let’s make sure we cover all the items on the agenda."

  • "Let’s make sure we cover any unresolved issues before ending."

45. Please feel free to contribute

Meaning: Encouraging others to share their ideas or feedback.

  • "Please feel free to contribute at any time during the presentation."

  • "Please feel free to contribute if you have anything to add."

46. We’ll revisit this later

Meaning: Deferring a discussion to a later time.

  • "We’ll revisit this later in the meeting."

  • "Let’s table this for now and we’ll revisit this later."

47. Let me pull up the data

Meaning: Requesting or offering to show the data.

  • "Let me pull up the data on last month’s performance."

  • "Let me pull up the data to illustrate the trend."

48. Please make sure to note

Meaning: Asking the group to pay attention to something important.

  • "Please make sure to note the changes in the schedule."

  • "Please make sure to note the new deadline."

49. I’ll take that offline

Meaning: Discussing something privately after the meeting.

  • "I’ll take that offline and get back to you."

  • "Let’s take that offline and continue the discussion later."

50. We’ll need to follow up on

Meaning: Indicating that further action will be needed.

  • "We’ll need to follow up on the status of the proposal."

  • "We will need to follow up on this next week."


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