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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 3 MIN

Episode 9: Episode 79: Pushing Back Politely Without Sounding Weak | Expressions at Work

from Business English Expressions at Work · host Johnny

In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a critical professional skill: pushing back politely. In international and fast-paced workplaces, agreeing too quickly can lead to overload, missed deadlines, and frustration. Strong professionals know how to push back clearly — without sounding defensive, negative, or weak. In this episode, you’ll learn practical business expressions such as: acknowledge the request reframe the conversation flag a concern early set boundaries buy time offer an alternative This episode is ideal for professionals, managers, and advanced English learners who want to communicate limits confidently while maintaining strong working relationships. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to protect your priorities without creating friction.

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