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focus on Subsequent stages
What should be our priority after completing this phase?
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Direct attention towards the stages that follow.
After completing this phase, we need to focus on subsequent stages to ensure the project’s success.
lead to Brand Dilution
Marketing Manager: "Expanding into unrelated markets may lead to 'Brand Dilution' and compromise our core brand identity."
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The reduction in the strength, significance, or distinctiveness of a brand due to overextension, mismanagement, or association with inferior products or services.
Marketing Manager: "Expanding into unrelated markets may lead to '____________________' and compromise our core brand identity."
Set Out To
What was their goal at the beginning of the project?
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To start or embark on a journey, task, or mission with a specific purpose, intention, or objective in mind.
They set out to revolutionize the industry with their innovative technology.
Appraised to ensure the complience with
Was the project appraised to ensure compliance with regulations?
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assessed to guarantee adherence to specified standards.
Yes, the project was appraised to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations before proceeding.
Earmarked
Budget Analyst: "Funds have been 'Earmarked' for infrastructure development projects in the upcoming fiscal year."
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To set aside or designate funds, resources, or assets for a specific purpose or use.
Budget Analyst: "Funds have been '____________________' for infrastructure development projects in the upcoming fiscal year."
No Spare Capacity
Operations Manager: "Our production line is operating at maximum capacity, with 'No Spare Capacity' for additional orders."
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Having no extra or available resources, time, or room for additional activities or tasks.
Operations Manager: "Our production line is operating at maximum capacity, with '____________________' for additional orders."
Drill Down
During a meeting, team members analyze the financial report in detail to uncover and understand the discrepancies present.
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To investigate deeply and thoroughly.
Let’s *drill down* into the details of the financial report to understand the discrepancies
Streamline and Optimize
How did the company improve its processes?
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To simplify and improve
The company worked to streamline and optimize its processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Be Ruled By
Team Leader: "We should not 'Be Ruled By' fear when making decisions; instead, let's focus on data and rational thinking."
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To be controlled by
Team Leader: "We should not '____________________' fear when making decisions; instead, let's focus on data and rational thinking."
Stress Reliever
HR Manager: "We're implementing a new 'Stress Reliever' program to promote employee well-being and mental health in the workplace."
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Something that helps alleviate or reduce stress
HR Manager: "We're implementing a new '____________________' program to promote employee well-being and mental health in the workplace."
Prevalent with our community
Marketing Director: "Social media usage is 'Prevalent' among our target demographic, so we should focus our marketing efforts there."
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Widespread or commonly occurring
Marketing Director: "Social media usage is '____________________' among our target demographic, so we should focus our marketing efforts there."
Code of Conduct
Compliance Officer: "We need to ensure that all employees adhere to the company's 'Code of Conduct' to maintain integrity and professionalism."
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A set of rules or guidelines outlining expected behavior or ethical standards within a particular organization or group.
Compliance Officer: "We need to ensure that all employees adhere to the company's '____________________' to maintain integrity and professionalism."
Spitballing
What are you doing when you and your team are spitballing ideas?
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To casually suggest or brainstorm ideas.
When my team and I are *spitballing* ideas, we’re brainstorming freely and coming up with spontaneous suggestions.
Surge
What happened to the sales figures last month?
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A sudden, significant increase or rise in something, such as demand, activity, or intensity.
There was a sudden surge in sales last month, resulting in record-breaking revenue for the company.
Deprived of basic needs
What was the condition of the refugees?
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Lacking the necessities of
The refugees were deprived of basic needs, lacking sufficient food, water, and shelter.
to Mourn
How did the community react to the loss?
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to express sorrow or grief over a loss.
The community came together to mourn the passing of their beloved leader.
Snug
How does the new jacket fit?
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Comfortably tight or fitting closely.
The new jacket fits quite snug, keeping me warm without being too tight or uncomfortable.
Strip Out
What did they do to the old building?
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To remove something completely.
They decided to strip out all the outdated wiring and plumbing before renovating it.
Prescriptive
What type of guidelines does the manual provide?
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Dictating specific rules or directions.
The manual offers prescriptive guidelines that detail exactly how each procedure should be performed.
Literate
Do you think it’s important for everyone to be literate?
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having competence in a particular area.
IT Manager: "Our team is 'Literate' in multiple programming languages, allowing us to tackle diverse projects efficiently."
Savvy
How would you describe her business skills?
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Having practical knowledge, understanding, or shrewdness, especially in business or everyday matters; being perceptive, well-informed, or experienced.
She is very savvy when it comes to marketing strategies, always knowing the best approach.
Counterparts
How do our products compare to those of our competitors?
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Things that have the same function or role.
Our products are more durable and cost-effective compared to their counterparts in the market.
Outright
How did he reject the offer?
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Completely
He outright rejected the offer, stating that it didn’t meet his requirements.

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