useful phrases for workd & everyday life-1

1. keep going: continue
ex: Let's keep going until 8 o'clock.

2. drop by: visit for a short time
ex:I dropped by the camera store to pick up our photos.

3. Can I put you on hold?:Please wait ( asking this during a phone call)
ex: Can you you on hold for a minute? I 'll see if he's here.

4. In charge of : responsible for, supervisor of
ex: He's in charge of training new staff.

5. running short of time:getting close to a deadline
ex: I have to work late tonight. I need to finish a project, and
i'm running short of time.

6. get a move on: go faster
ex: the movie is going to start soon. Let's get a move on or we'll be late.

7.That's K for Korea: say this to help people understand the spellig of a word
ex: My name is Ann Kim. Tha's K for Korea, I for india, M for Mexico.

8.How can I help you?:this is often used when answering the phone in a workplace.
ex: Good afternoon. ABC marketing. How can I help you?

9. It's for you: the caller wants to speak to you
ex: The phone is ringing. I'll get it. I think it's for me.

10. in an hour: on hour after now: ( Not an hour later/Not after an hour)
ex: She hasn't arriverd yet. She'll be here in an hour.

11. ahead of/on/behind schedle: faster than planned/ as planned /slower than planned
ex:Please drive faster. We are behind schedule.
ex:Everything is on schedule.


from the book " Say it better in English"