Phrases & Expressions

To avoid people and situations that leave you feeling emotionally drained.

• You need to protect your energy.
• Learn to protect your energy from negativity.

To start talking about an important matter so it can be discussed.

• She raised the issue of pay during the meeting.
• Several people raised the same issue.

To tell people that you are worried about something.

• Parents raised concerns about the new school policy.
• Several staff members raised concerns about the long working hours.

To make someone believe that something good is likely to happen.

• The doctor's words raised hopes of a full recovery.
• Don't raise hopes that you cannot meet later.

To make the quality of something better than it was.

• The new manager has raised standards across the team.
• The aim is to raise standards in primary schools.

A heartbeat that is much faster than normal.

• I have a rapid heartbeat.
• Stress can cause a rapid heartbeat.

To reach an agreement, especially after a dispute or negotiation.

• The two companies reached a settlement before the case went to court.
• They are trying to reach a settlement without lawyers.

To go out and do a small job, like shopping or posting a letter.

• I have to run a quick errand at the post office.
• Could you run an errand for me?

A short talk given to a group about safety rules and procedures.

• We had a safety briefing before starting work.
• The safety briefing covered emergency exits.

To decide how much money will be charged for something.

• It's hard to set a price for handmade work.
• They set a fair price for the car.