In this lesson, you will learn 5 English expressions you must know. These English expressions are used by native English speakers and will help you speak English more fluently.
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7 ADVANCED ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS
1. “To think outside the box”
Meaning: To think creatively and come up with innovative ideas or solutions.
• Example 1: “We need to think outside the box to solve this complex problem.”
• Example 2: “Her ability to think outside the box led to a breakthrough in the project.”
• Example 3: “The manager encouraged the team to think outside the box during the brainstorming session.”
2. “To keep someone in the loop”
Meaning: To keep someone informed about a situation or development.
• Example 1: “Please keep me in the loop regarding any changes to the schedule.”
• Example 2: “I’ll make sure to keep you in the loop as we progress with the negotiations.”
• Example 3: “It’s important to keep all stakeholders in the loop throughout the project.”
3. “To get the ball rolling”
Meaning: To start a process or project.
• Example 1: “Let’s get the ball rolling on this new initiative as soon as possible.”
• Example 2: “I’ve sent out the initial emails to get the ball rolling on our marketing campaign.”
• Example 3: “We need to get the ball rolling on hiring a new team member.”
4. “To be swamped”
Meaning: To be extremely busy or overwhelmed with work.
• Example 1: “I’m swamped with reports this week, can we reschedule our meeting?”
• Example 2: “The customer service team is swamped with calls due to the recent product launch.”
• Example 3: “She’s been swamped ever since taking on the new project.”
5. “To be on board”
Meaning: To agree with or support an idea or plan.
• Example 1: “Are you on board with the new marketing strategy?”
• Example 2: “We need everyone to be on board before we implement these changes.”
• Example 3: “The CEO is fully on board with our proposal for the new product line.”
6. “To drop the ball”
Meaning: To make a mistake or fail to do something important.
• Example 1: “I’m sorry I dropped the ball on getting you those figures yesterday.”
• Example 2: “We can’t afford to drop the ball on this important client account.”
• Example 3: “The team dropped the ball by not meeting the project deadline.”
7. “To get up to speed”
Meaning: To acquire all the relevant information or skills to understand a situation or perform a task.
• Example 1: “I’ll need a few days to get up to speed on the new software system.”
• Example 2: “Can you help the new employee get up to speed on our company policies?”
• Example 3: “It’s crucial to get up to speed quickly when joining a new project team.”