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7 Key Phrases to Talk About Progress at Work
- Erin West
- Sep 25, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 7
Knowing the right words and phrases to talk about your progress is very important in Business English. In this article, we will look at seven simple phrases that will help you explain how things are going at work and what steps to take next.
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
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be at a/the crossroads = to be in a situation where you must make an important decision that will affect your future
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move the needle = to make a noticeable change, especially in improving a situation or achieving a goal
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stay on course = to keep moving in the right direction
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take the lead = to be in charge or to guide others in a situation
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be in the driver's seat = to be in control of a situation or to have the power to make decisions
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be on the right track = to be moving in the right direction
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go/ get off track = to stop making progress; to start talking about something different from the main topic
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