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6 Powerful Ways to Make a Point in Business (Interactive Quiz Inside!)
- Erin West
- Oct 9, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 20
Ever felt like you're explaining something important, but people just aren’t getting it? Maybe you're in a meeting and despite your best efforts, your message isn’t landing the way you want.
The way you make your point can mean the difference between getting a nod of agreement or a room full of blank stares.
That's why today, we're looking at six powerful ways to make a point in Business English.
Pick the sentence that sounds right. Once you get it right, you’ll hear it played automatically!
1.
KEY
MY POINT IS...
Use it when you want to state your main idea clearly!
I understand your concerns, but my point is that change is necessary for growth.
My point is that we should prioritize customer feedback in our product development.
My point is simple: we cannot ignore the data.
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2.
KEY
(HERE'S) WHAT I'M GETTING AT...
Use it when you need to clarify what you're trying to say!
Here's what I'm getting at: we need to improve our strategy.
I appreciate your input, but here's what I'm getting at—our focus should be on quality.
I don't mean to criticize, but here's what I'm getting at: we need to work more efficiently.
3.
KEY
WHAT IT BOILS DOWN TO IS...
Use it to explain the most important thing!
After all the discussions, what it boils down to is that we need more funding.
In the end, what it boils down to is teamwork and collaboration.
What it boils down to is whether we can meet the deadline.
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4.
KEY
LET'S NOT LOSE SIGHT OF THE FACT THAT ...
Use it to remind people of an important fact that should not be ignored!
LOSE SIGHT OF SMTH
to forget an important detail
Let’s not lose sight of the fact that our team worked hard to achieve these results.
While discussing the budget cuts, let’s not lose sight of the fact that we need to maintain quality.
Let’s not lose sight of the fact that customer feedback is crucial for improving our service.
5.
KEY
WHAT'S (REALLY) IMPORTANT (HERE) IS...
Use it to highlight the most important aspect of a discussion!
What's really important here is keeping our customers satisfied.
What's really important here is teamwork and communication.
What's important here is to make sure everyone is on board with the changes.
6.
KEY
CUT TO THE CHASE (informal)
Use it when you want to get straight to the point and avoid unnecessary details!
Let’s cut to the chase—what do we need to do to close this deal?
We don’t have much time, so let’s cut to the chase—what’s the final offer?
Enough small talk, let’s cut to the chase—what’s your proposal?
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