EPISODE · Oct 24, 2023 · 3 MIN
Episode 11: Episode 11: On The Same Page
from Business English Expressions at Work · host Johnny
Episode 11: On The Same Page Jim entered Mike's office, noticing the two reports laid out on the table. The palpable tension in the room signaled a divergence in perspectives. Mike began, "Jim, I was reviewing the reports you and Paul submitted. There seems to be a discrepancy between the two. I was under the impression that you both had touched base and were on the same page." Jim, slightly taken aback, replied, "Mike, we did discuss it last week. I thought we had all our ducks in a row. Maybe there’s something minor we overlooked." Mike nodded, "It might be. We need to iron out these differences. You know how much of a stickler headquarters can be about consistency." Jim responded, "Absolutely. Let’s sit down, go over the specifics, and ensure we're aligned." Breaking down the highlighted expressions: A) Discrepancy: B) Touch Base: C) On The Same Page: D) All Our Ducks In A Row: E) Iron Out: F) Stickler:
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Episode 11: On The Same PageJim entered Mike's office, noticing the two reports laid out on the table. The palpable tension in the room signaled a divergence in perspectives. Mike began, "Jim, I was reviewing the reports you and Paul submitted. There seems to be a discrepancy between the two. I was under the impression that you both had touched base and were on the same page." Jim, slightly taken aback, replied, "Mike, we did discuss it last week. I thought we had all our ducks in a row. Maybe there’s something minor we overlooked." Mike nodded, "It might be. We need to iron out these differences. You know how much of a stickler headquarters can be about consistency." Jim responded, "Absolutely. Let’s sit down, go over the specifics, and ensure we're aligned." Breaking down the highlighted expressions: A) Discrepancy: B) Touch Base: C) On The Same Page: D) All Our Ducks In A Row: E) Iron Out: F) Stickler:
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