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Business Phrases

 Phrases commonly used in daily conversation.

 

  1. Touch base → To make contact or update briefly

    • Let’s touch base next week to review the progress.

    • I’ll touch base with you after the meeting.

  2. On the same page → In agreement or understanding

    • We need to be on the same page before the launch.

    • I’m glad we’re on the same page about the strategy.

  3. Circle back → Return to a previous point or follow up

    • Can we circle back to this after lunch?

    • I’ll circle back with more details tomorrow.

  4. Take the lead → To be in charge or initiate

    • She will take the lead on this project.

    • Please take the lead during the presentation.

  5. Think outside the box → Be creative and innovative

    • We need to think outside the box to solve this.

    • That’s a great outside-the-box solution!

  6. Touchpoint → A contact or interaction moment

    • Each customer touchpoint must be consistent.

    • Let’s improve the sales touchpoints.

  7. Run something by someone → To get feedback or approval

    • Can I run this by you before finalizing?

    • I’ll run it by the manager first.

  8. Drill down → To explore details

    • Let’s drill down into the data.

    • We need to drill down on the cause of the issue.

  9. Raise the bar → To set higher standards

    • This campaign raises the bar for our team.

    • Let’s raise the bar for customer service.

  10. Move the needle → To make a significant impact

    • This proposal could move the needle.

    • We need a plan that really moves the needle.

  11. Get the ball rolling → To start a project or process

    • Let’s get the ball rolling on this initiative.

    • We should get the ball rolling by next week.

  12. Low-hanging fruit → Easy wins or simple tasks

    • Let’s tackle the low-hanging fruit first.

    • The report has some low-hanging fruit we can fix.

  13. Back to the drawing board → Start over due to failure

    • The client rejected it—back to the drawing board.

    • It didn’t work, so we’re back to the drawing board.

  14. Fast track → To speed up progress

    • We’re fast-tracking the hiring process.

    • This tool will fast-track our workflow.

  15. In the pipeline → In progress or coming soon

    • We have new features in the pipeline.

    • There are several deals in the pipeline.

  16. Take ownership → To take responsibility

    • I’ll take ownership of this task.

    • It’s time for the team to take ownership.

  17. Put something on the radar → To bring attention to something

    • I’d like to put this on your radar for Q2.

    • We need to put it on the radar early.

  18. Value-added → Providing extra benefit

    • These services are value-added for clients.

    • We need more value-added content.

  19. Best practice → A proven successful method

    • We’re following industry best practices.

    • Let’s implement best practices for onboarding.

  20. Touch and go → Uncertain or risky

    • The funding situation is touch and go.

    • It was touch and go, but we closed the deal.

  21. Put all your eggs in one basket → Relying on one option

    • We shouldn’t put all our eggs in one basket.

    • Diversify to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket.

  22. Win-win situation → Beneficial for all parties

    • This agreement is a win-win situation.

    • We’re aiming for a win-win outcome.

  23. Table the discussion → To postpone talking about something

    • Let’s table this discussion for now.

    • We’ll table it until after the product launch.

  24. On the back burner → Delayed or not prioritized

    • That’s on the back burner for now.

    • We’ll revisit it when it’s off the back burner.

  25. Give a ballpark figure → Provide an estimate

    • Can you give me a ballpark figure?

    • I don’t need exact numbers—just a ballpark.

  26. Behind the curve → Not keeping up with trends

    • We’re behind the curve on social media.

    • Stay updated or you’ll fall behind the curve.

  27. Ahead of the game → Leading or prepared

    • This campaign keeps us ahead of the game.

    • We’re always ahead of the game in tech.

  28. Put out fires → To solve urgent problems

    • I spent all day putting out fires.

    • Let’s stop putting out fires and fix the root issue.

  29. Think on your feet → To respond quickly

    • You’ll need to think on your feet in this role.

    • She’s great at thinking on her feet.

  30. Open the floor → Invite people to speak

    • Let me open the floor for questions.

    • We’ll open the floor to suggestions.

  31. Play hardball → To be very tough or firm

    • He’s playing hardball in negotiations.

    • They decided to play hardball on pricing.

  32. Level the playing field → Make conditions fair

    • This tool will level the playing field.

    • We aim to level the playing field for small businesses.

  33. Raise a red flag → Signal a problem

    • That delay raises a red flag.

    • We should raise a red flag if metrics drop.

  34. In the loop → Informed and included

    • Keep me in the loop on updates.

    • Are you in the loop about the changes?

  35. Out of the loop → Uninformed

    • I’ve been out of the loop all week.

    • Don’t leave the team out of the loop.

  36. Bring to the table → Contribute

    • What do you bring to the table?

    • She brings a lot to the table with her skills.

  37. Call the shots → Be in control or make decisions

    • The CEO calls the shots here.

    • Who’s calling the shots on this project?

  38. Close the loop → Complete or conclude a process

    • Let’s close the loop on this task.

    • Don’t forget to close the loop with the client.

  39. Change the game → Alter the situation significantly

    • This software changes the game.

    • It could change the game for our team.

  40. Read between the lines → Understand hidden meaning

    • You have to read between the lines.

    • She didn’t say it, but I read between the lines.

  41. Hit the ground running → Start fast and effectively

    • We want new hires to hit the ground running.

    • She hit the ground running in her new role.

  42. Raise concerns → To express worry

    • Feel free to raise concerns during the meeting.

    • HR raised concerns about workload.

  43. Put a pin in it → Pause the discussion for now

    • Let’s put a pin in it and return later.

    • We’ll put a pin in this topic for now.

  44. Gain traction → To grow or become accepted

    • The idea is gaining traction quickly.

    • The campaign has gained traction online.

  45. Align with → To agree or match goals

    • The vision must align with our values.

    • Marketing and sales should align better.

  46. Red tape → Excessive bureaucracy

    • We’re stuck in red tape.

    • Let’s cut through the red tape.

  47. Under the radar → Not easily noticed

    • That error stayed under the radar.

    • He prefers to work under the radar.

  48. Close of play (COP) → End of the business day

    • Please submit it by close of play Friday.

    • We need the report before COP.

  49. Cost-effective → Worth the price; efficient

    • This solution is cost-effective.

    • Let’s find a more cost-effective option.

  50. Green light → Approval to proceed

    • We got the green light from the board.

    • The project won’t start until we have a green light.

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