Phrases & Expressions

To make the relationship between two countries or groups friendly again after a period of disagreement.

• Both sides want to normalize relations.
• It will take time to normalize relations.

As we discussed or agreed earlier.

• Per our conversation, I will send the details tomorrow.
• Per our conversation, the meeting is confirmed.

To add something extra to an offer to make it more attractive or acceptable.

• They offered a bonus to sweeten the deal.
• We can offer free shipping to sweeten the deal.

An introduction to someone important, made by a person who knows both parties.

• She gave me a warm intro to the CEO.
• A warm intro can speed up the process.

A polite, formal way of asking someone to do something as soon as possible.

• Please respond at your earliest convenience.
• Please call me back at your earliest convenience.

The main factor or process that drives a company's growth.

• Customer referrals are a key engine of growth.
• We need to find the right engine of growth for our product.

A decision on whether to proceed with a plan or activity, often based on readiness or conditions.

• The go-no-go decision depends on the weather.
• We need to make a go-no-go decision soon.

A payment term indicating that the full amount of an invoice is due within 30 days from the invoice date.

• The invoice states 'Net 30' payment terms.
• We offer net 30 for approved accounts.

To introduce something new gradually over a period of time.

• They phased in the new system over six months.
• The new rules will be phased in over the next two years.

A list that is not yet final and may be changed later.

• The UNESCO tentative list includes many sites.
• This is just a tentative list of suggestions.