Learn Business English vocabulary with Phrase of the Week!
Each week, we introduce a new phrase to help you sound more natural and confident in your professional communication.
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This Week's Phrase:
IN NO TIME
= very soon, very quickly
If you follow these steps, you’ll complete the task in no time.
The new software helps employees finish reports in no time.
Don’t worry, we’ll get there in no time.
Quick Quiz
EVENTUALLY
after some time, in the end
He worked hard and eventually became the boss.
Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out eventually.
I know it’s hard now, but things will get better eventually.
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT
very quickly, sooner than expected
The weekend will be here before you know it.
Start saving now, and before you know it, you’ll have enough for a trip.
Time flies; it'll be summer before you know it.
SLOWLY BUT SURELY
gradually, but making steady progress
Slowly but surely, I’m getting back in shape.
Slowly but surely, she’s building her confidence.
The repairs are taking time, but slowly but surely, it’s coming together.