16.01.2024

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Manager: "Our sales numbers for this quarter seem to be fading. We need to analyze the market and come up with strategies to boost our figures."
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gradually decrease or lose intensity. It's often used when discussing trends or performance.
Manager: "Our sales numbers for this quarter seem to be ________________. We need to analyze the market and come up with strategies to boost our figures."
lay off
HR Manager: "Unfortunately, due to the recent financial challenges, we have to lay off a few employees.
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To terminate someone's employment
HR Manager: "Unfortunately, due to the recent financial challenges, we have to ________________ a few employees. Let's discuss the process and support we can provide during this difficult time."
Out of the 215 firms
Analyst: "Our latest market research covered a wide range of companies. Out of the 215 firms surveyed, 80% reported an increase in digital adoption."
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From among
Analyst: "Our latest market research covered a wide range of companies. ________________ surveyed, 80% reported an increase in digital adoption."
When I was told that
Team Member: "When I was told that our project deadline was moved up, I immediately started reorganizing my tasks to ensure we meet the new timeline."
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An introductory phrase used to share a particular experience
Team Member: "________________ our project deadline was moved up, I immediately started reorganizing my tasks to ensure we meet the new timeline."
Going through the roof
Finance Manager: "Our expenses are going through the roof this quarter. We need to identify cost-cutting measures to maintain financial stability."
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Experiencing a rapid and significant increase.
Finance Manager: "Our expenses are ________________ this quarter. We need to identify cost-cutting measures to maintain financial stability."
Keep cut clean
Project Manager: "As we proceed with the new software rollout, let's aim to keep the communication channels and documentation clean. Avoid unnecessary complexities for a smooth implementation."
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Maintain a straightforward and uncomplicated approach. Often used to encourage simplicity and clarity.
Project Manager: "As we proceed with the new software rollout, let's aim to ________________ the communication channels and documentation. Avoid unnecessary complexities for a smooth implementation."
Freak out on me
Colleague: "I made an error in the report, but please don't freak out on me. I've already corrected it, and I'm taking steps to ensure it doesn't happen again."
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Reacting with strong negative emotions, panic, or anger, typically in response to a situation or someone's actions.
Colleague: "I made an error in the report, but please don't ________________. I've already corrected it, and I'm taking steps to ensure it doesn't happen again."
Ran over the dog
Team Lead: "We ran over the dog when the server crashed during peak hours. Let's discuss a plan to prevent such issues and ensure a smoother experience for our users."
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A colloquial expression meaning to encounter an unexpected problem or obstacle.
Team Lead: "We ________________ when the server crashed during peak hours. Let's discuss a plan to prevent such issues and ensure a smoother experience for our users."
Poppin
Colleague 1: "Hey, how's everyone doing today? Anything poppin in your world?"
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Informal slang meaning "happening" or "exciting."
Colleague 1: "Hey, how's everyone doing today? Anything ________________ in your world?"
Gotta bounce
Team Member: "I've got another meeting in five minutes, so I gotta bounce. Catch you all later!"
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Informal expression meaning "I have to leave" or "I need to go."
Team Leader: "Alright, team, that's all for today's updates. Any final thoughts before we ________________?"
Dignity
Manager: "I want to emphasize the importance of treating our clients with dignity, even in challenging situations.
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It involves maintaining one's self-respect and treating others with consideration and kindness.
Manager: "I want to emphasize the importance of treating our clients with ________________. It's crucial to maintain professionalism and respect in all our interactions."
We have been over this
Manager: "Team, we have been over this budget proposal in the last three meetings. Let's focus on the key points and address any outstanding concerns."
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Expressing that a topic or issue has already been discussed or covered thoroughly.
Manager: "Team, ______________ in the last three meetings. Let's focus on the key points and address any outstanding concerns."
Firmly believe
Team Leader: "I firmly believe that with our combined efforts, we can achieve the project goals well within the deadline."
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Holding a strong and unwavering belief in something.
Team Leader: "I __________________ that with our combined efforts, we can achieve the project goals well within the deadline."
Running in
Colleague: "I've been running in various cross-functional teams lately, and it's been a great way to collaborate and share expertise."
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Engaging in or participating actively.
Colleague: "I've been __________________ various cross-functional teams lately, and it's been a great way to collaborate and share expertise."
Get the booze
Employee: "I'll be responsible for catering. I'll make sure to get the booze for the team-building event next Friday."
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Obtain alcoholic beverages.
Employee: "I'll be responsible for catering. I'll make sure to __________________ for the team-building event next Friday."
be a Blast
Project Manager: "Last weekend's team-building retreat was a blast. It strengthened our camaraderie and boosted team morale."
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A highly enjoyable and lively experience or event.
Project Manager: "Last weekend's team- building retreat was a ________________. It strengthened our camaraderie and boosted team morale."
Inch from
Sales Rep: "We are just an inch from closing the deal with the new client. A little more negotiation, and we're there."
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A very close distance, often used metaphorically to describe proximity to an outcome or achievement.
Sales Rep: "We are just an __________________ closing the deal with the new client. A little more negotiation, and we're there."
Glean the data
Analyst: "I've been working on the market analysis and managed to glean some useful data from the industry reports."
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Extracting valuable information or insights from various sources.
Analyst: "I've been working on the market analysis and managed to __________________ some useful data from the industry reports."
Handle setback with resilience
Team Lead: "We need to handle setbacks with resilience and a problem-solving mindset to ensure they don't hinder our progress."
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Effectively manage and deal with a difficulty or obstacle.
Team Lead: "We need to __________________ with resilience and a problem-solving mindset to ensure they don't hinder our progress."
Twisting a knife
Colleague: "Bringing up the budget cuts in the middle of the project presentation felt like twisting a knife. It was already a challenging situation."
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Deliberately making a situation worse or causing additional distress.
Colleague: "Bringing up the budget cuts in the middle of the project presentation felt like __________________. It was already a challenging situation."
Slacker
Manager: "We can't afford to have any slackers on the team. Everyone needs to contribute to meet our project deadlines."
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A person who avoids work or responsibility.
Manager: "We can't afford to have any __________________ on the team. Everyone needs to contribute to meet our project deadlines."
Got sideways
Team Member: "The software update got sideways, and now we're dealing with unexpected bugs. We need to address this urgently."
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Encountered a problem or situation that went unexpectedly wrong.
Team Member: "The software update __________________, and now we're dealing with unexpected bugs. We need to address this urgently."
Act up
Colleague: "Please remind your team to stay focused during the client presentation. We can't afford anyone acting up during the meeting."
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Behave disruptively or inappropriately.
Colleague: "Please remind your team to stay focused during the client presentation. We can't afford anyone __________________ during the meeting."
Reinforce
Supervisor: "Let's reinforce the importance of punctuality in our team. Arriving on time is crucial for the success of our projects."
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Strengthen or support, often used in the context of reinforcing positive behaviors or practices.
Supervisor: "Let's __________________ the importance of punctuality in our team. Arriving on time is crucial for the success of our projects."
Overstep
Project Manager: "It's essential not to overstep our authority when dealing with clients. Let's maintain professionalism and respect boundaries."
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Go beyond the acceptable or appropriate limits.
Project Manager: "It's essential not to __________________ our authority when dealing with clients. Let's maintain professionalism and respect boundaries."
Charmed me
Team Member: "The client's innovative approach to the project really charmed me. I think we can learn a lot from their strategies."
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Impressed or captivated by someone or something.
Team Member: "The client's innovative approach to the project really __________________. I think we can learn a lot from their strategies."
Go dodge
Manager: "You can't just go dodge the difficult conversations. We need open communication to address challenges and find solutions."
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To avoid or evade a situation or responsibility.
Manager: "You can't just __________________ the difficult conversations. We need open communication to address challenges and find solutions."
Immediate
Team Lead: "We need an immediate response to the client's inquiry. Let's prioritize addressing their concerns to maintain a good relationship."
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Happening or done without delay; instant.
Team Lead: "We need an __________________ response to the client's inquiry. Let's prioritize addressing their concerns to maintain a good relationship."
Booze talking
Colleague: "Don't take his comments too seriously; he had a few drinks. It's just booze talking."
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Speech or behavior influenced by alcohol consumption.
Colleague: "Don't take his comments too seriously; he had a few drinks. It's just __________________."
Noticeable change
Supervisor: "We've implemented the new workflow, and there's already a noticeable change in the team's efficiency. Keep up the good work."
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A change that is easily observed or perceived.
Supervisor: "We've implemented the new workflow, and there's already a __________________ in the team's efficiency. Keep up the good work."
Walk out off
Employee: "I won't tolerate disrespect. If someone continues with offensive remarks, I'll walk out of the meeting."
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Leave a place abruptly or without finishing an event or meeting.
Employee: "I won't tolerate disrespect. If someone continues with offensive remarks, I'll __________________ of the meeting."
discreet
Colleague: "When discussing confidential matters, please be discreet. We need to maintain a high level of trust within the team."
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Being careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or attracting attention.
Colleague: "When discussing confidential matters, please be __________________. We need to maintain a high level of trust within the team."

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