5 Business English Expressions That You Need To Know - Tips and Tricks

In this blog article, I am going to share with you 5 essential business English expressions that you need to know. These expressions are used in companies and offices all around the world, and using them will make you sound more like a native speaker!

#1: Flat out

The expression "flat out" means you are extremely busy. 
Example: "Can we postpone the meeting to next week? I'm flat out tomorrow."

#2: Train of thought (to lose your train of thought)

A series of thoughts and ideas someone is having. To lose your train of thought is when you forget what it was you were talking about. 
Example: "I'm always losing my train of thought in sales meetings. I guess I'm just nervous."

#3: To get back on track

To correct the problems and return to the plan. 
Example: "We really need to get back on track after that long delay."

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We Speak Business is an English course with live speaking lessons for English learners who want speaking practice with native speakers, professional teachers, and students from around the world. 

You have live speaking lessons where you can join and start speaking business English every day. There's a lesson every day and also, you can review all record lessons. There is a lot of conversation practice for each level of English (A2, B1-B2, C1). There is a calendar of scheduled lessons so you can see when lessons are and at what time you can join and start speaking.

In We Speak Business program, you have 24/7 support and also you have student chat where you can speak with other students from all around the world. Before you join our program and start speaking business English, we strongly recommend you sign up for our free seminar with Andrew Smith, where you can learn:

• What goals you need to have to get better results 
• How to master business English quickly
• What are the strategies that will help you advance to a higher level
• How you can speak business English more fluently and confidently
• Free resources to help you learn business English
• Exclusive resource to improve your speech

#4: To bank on

To bet on something that is likely to happen. 
Example: I'm banking on Jenny bringing in her extra laptop today; I've forgotten mine."

#5: To brush up on

To improve a skill, hobby or talent. 
Example: I need to brush up on my team-building skills if I want to get that promotion."