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Business English Vocabulary: Get Some Pushback
- Erin West
- May 12
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Learn Business English vocabulary with our Phrase of the Week: Get Some Pushback!
This week’s phrase is about how people respond when they disagree with your idea, plan, or request.
What Would You Do in This Situation?
Picture this:
You suggest a new work schedule. You explain that it will save time and help everyone finish earlier. But you get some pushback when a few people say it sounds too busy and might not work. You feel a bit worried, but you listen to their concerns.
So, what does get some pushback mean?
This Week’s Phrase:
GET SOME PUSHBACK
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to receive criticism or resistance when you propose something
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Business English Vocabulary: Get Some Pushback
Listen to a Real-Life Example
Business English Vocabulary: Get Some Pushback
More Real-Life Examples
Marketing
– We’re planning a new ad campaign for the holiday season.
– We’ll get some pushback on the extra budget we need.
– When we get some pushback, we can show that sales will go up.
– If we deal with pushback early, people will agree to our plan.
Project Deadline
– We want to move the deadline up by two weeks.
– We’ll probably get some pushback.
– We can explain why earlier delivery helps the client.
Event Planning
– We’d like to switch the venue to a smaller room.
– We might get some pushback.
– We can point out the benefits of lower costs and a cozier feel.
Team Roles
– We’re thinking of having Jen lead the new project.
– We could get some pushback from colleagues.
– We can remind them of her past successes on similar tasks.
Let’s Chat!
Have you ever gotten pushback on your idea at work?
Yes. I work in a cafe. I asked my boss if we could add a new tea flavor. My coworkers did not agree. They said it would cost too much. After that pushback, we used a cheaper recipe and now customers like it. (P., a waiter and B1 English learner from Vietnam)
Review what you’ve learned! Click the image to try a 5-Question Quiz based on our latest phrases.
This Week’s Business English Quiz:
Get Some Pushback, Eliminate Bottlenecks, Gain Traction, Boil the Ocean, & Run With It
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