English Vocabulary and Business Idioms

A collection of flashcards defining business jargon, workplace phrases, and personal qualities listed in the lecture notes.

Touch base

To contact or get in touch with someone.

Fast track

To accelerate or speed up a process.

Circle back

To return to a topic or point again later.

On the same page

To be in agreement or share a common understanding.

Actionable steps

Concrete and specific steps that can be implemented.

Cut to the chase

To get straight to the point without wasting time.

Big picture

The overall or general view of a situation.

Take it offline

To discuss a topic separately or outside the current meeting.

Check in

To get in touch or check status with someone.

Low hanging fruit

Easy tasks or goals that require minimal effort to achieve.

In a nutshell

Stated briefly or in short.

Wrap up

To summarize, conclude, or bring something to a finish.

Coolness of judgement

Maintaining a calm, balanced, and clear mindset in decision-making.

Think outside the box

To think creatively and broadly.

A can-do attitude

A positive, proactive, and constructive mindset.

Set goals

To establish targets or objectives to achieve.

Determination

Firmness of purpose and strong resolve.

Integrity

The quality of being honest, ethical, and decent.

Complaint

A statement expressing dissatisfaction or fault.

Excuse

A reason or explanation offered to justify a fault or mistake.

Audience

The assembled group of listeners or viewers.

Resourcefulness

The ability to deal cleverly and efficiently with difficult situations.

Authenticity

The quality of being genuine, authentic, and true to oneself.