Communication
The English you actually reach for when you're talking to people — on the phone, catching up, smoothing over a disagreement, or making yourself understood.
Getting hold of someone and keeping the call going.
Pushing back without it turning into a row.
Easing into conversation and keeping it flowing.
Making sure your point actually lands.
Bringing things up, holding off, and moving a chat along without treading on toes.
Word's going round — finding out what's true and telling the right people.
How you sound to others — being straight with people without giving too much away.
Finding your voice in a meeting — saying your bit and getting people on side.
When the wires get crossed and you need to set the record straight.
When a row's gone on long enough and somebody needs to give ground.
Reach the right person when you ring a switchboard or front desk.
Buy yourself a moment to check before you give the go-ahead.
Find out the latest and check it's come from somewhere trustworthy.
When you really need someone to get what you mean, plain and clear.
When you know more than you're letting on and have to bite your tongue.
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Multiple-meaning phrases in communication
Same phrase, different jobs — compare the meanings before you use them.