Category: Business English Vocabulary
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“Up to Speed” Meaning | How to Use “Bring Someone Up to Speed” at Work

“Be up to speed” means to have the latest information. “Bring someone up to speed” means to update them. Here is how to use both at work, with examples and ready-to-use phrases.
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What Does “Red Tape” Mean? Business English Idiom with Examples

“Red tape” means too many rules or procedures that slow work down. Here is how to use it, with real business examples, synonyms, collocations and where the phrase comes from.
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6 Meanings of “Work Out” in Business English | Solve, Calculate, Plan and More

“Work out” can mean solve, calculate, turn out well, exercise, plan or understand. Here are all six meanings with real workplace examples, grammar tips and a quick quiz.
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Other Ways to Say “Real” in English | 9 Business Synonyms from Genuine to Bona Fide

Genuine, straight-up, undeniable, bona fide, for real, actual, legit, sincere and the real deal. Nine other ways to say “real” in business English, with examples and the right tone for each one.
