Stop Boring Your Colleagues: Key Business English Expressions (Part 11)

Transform your business communication with engaging expressions that will keep your colleagues interested and enhance your professionalism.

In this video, we introduce three impactful Business English expressions that will help you communicate more effectively and keep your colleagues engaged.

• That Won't Cut It: Instead of saying, "The quality of your delivered work is not enough", use "That won't cut it". This expression conveys that something is insufficient or below standard, providing a more direct and assertive way to communicate expectations in a professional setting.
• Sleep on It: Replace "Take some time to think whether we want to work with this supplier" with "Sleep on it". This phrase is a casual yet effective way to suggest taking time to consider a decision, demonstrating thoughtful deliberation and encouraging careful consideration before making commitments.
• Let's Table It: Instead of saying, "Let's postpone signing this contract for now", use "Let's table it". This expression is commonly used to indicate delaying a discussion or decision to a later time, showing strategic patience and flexibility in business negotiations or meetings.

Incorporating these expressions into your business communication will make your language more engaging, effective, and professional, ensuring that your colleagues stay interested and that your messages are clearly understood.