In Japan, it is often said that officials find it easier to speak directly and get to the ............... of a problem when they are meeting informally.
bottom
We need to sort out the mess / the dilemma before we make a decision.
the mess
You are both saying two different things. Let`s clear this up / over.
up
I don`t understand this. I need some time to figure it ................... .
out
When you solve a puzzle, do you CRACK it or BREAK it?
crack it
I hate it when we draw a b................... in meetings and then we have to meet again. (= find no solution)
blank
It occurs .............. me that we might need more poeple for the project.
to
I don`t know what to do next. I haven`t got the f...................... idea.
faintest
I`m slowly starting to get your point. It`s d.............. on me that you might need some extra staff.
dawning
After a short discussion we c................ to the realization that we needed more data.
came
It s.................... me that he as no problem with your lack of punctuality. (=it amazes me)
strikes
I don`t know what to do. I`m s............ for ideas.
stuck
