💼 5 key Business English phrases for meetings

Happy Labour Day, everyone! 🎉

If you're one of the many who use English at work these days, you'll want to know these 5 essential Business English expressions for meetings.They'll help you sound more natural, more confident — and more professional!

Spoiler alert: I've included clips from famous series so you can imitate the characters' pronunciation and intonation. 😏

Let's jump right into it! 🚀

1. To get off topic

👉 Meaning: to start talking about something that is not related to the main subject.

✅ Example: "We were discussing the new project plan, but we got off topic and started talking about our weekend plans."

2. To come up with

👉 Meaning: to think of an idea or a solution.

✅ Example: "She came up with a brilliant marketing strategy during the meeting."

3. To be on the same page

👉 Meaning: to agree or understand something in the same way.

✅ Example: "Before we continue, let’s make sure we are all on the same page about the project deadline."

4. To point out something

👉 Meaning: to bring attention to a particular detail or fact.

✅ Example: "I would like to point out that we need more time to complete this task properly."

5. To be onto something

👉 Meaning: to have discovered something important or promising.

✅ Example: "I think you’re onto something with your idea to expand into new markets!"

Let's wrap this up with a quick tip! 💡

When you notice the conversation is starting to get off topic, politely bring it back. If you come up with a good idea, share it! Always check if you’re on the same page with your team, and don’t be afraid to point out important issues. And if someone has a good idea, tell them they’re onto something — it’s a great way to motivate your colleagues!

🎯 Challenge: this week, try to use at least one of these expressions in your conversations.

Hope it helps you in your next meeting!

Clara