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sign off on something

to approve something officially

to close down

the act or process of ending the operations of a business, system, industry, etc. either temporarily or permanently

to zero in on something / somebody

to direct all your attention towards a particular person or thing

to weigh something up

to think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision

to step down

to quit, resign or leave a position/job.

to branch out

Expand or extend one’s interests

to sort out

to organize or resolve a problem

to look out for

to be careful, vigilant, and take notice

to cut back on something

to reduce, spend less, do less, or use less of something

to do away with something

to get rid of or destroy something

to chip in / to pitch in

to start to do something as part of a group, especially something helpful

switch up

to change, usually in a way that brings an improvement

catch up with someone/something

to find out the most recent information or news, to reach someone or something by moving faster than them

draw up

prepare a plan, agreement, or other document in detail.

switch on

turn on, start the flow or operation of something by means of a tap, switch, or button.

set off

begin a journey. cause someone to start doing something, especially laughing or talking.

get back to someone

(get back to someone) to phone, write, or speak to someone at a later time because you were busy or could not answer their question earlier.

keep someone in the picture

give someone the information that is needed to understand something.

to be on the same wavelength

to think in a similar way and to understand each other well.

be on the same page

agree about something (such as how things should be done)

like talking to a brick wall

used for saying that someone does not listen or react to you when you talk. "I've tried to tell her, but it's like talking to a brick wall."

get something straight from the horse's mouth

to hear/learn about something directly from the person who knows the most about the matter; someone who knows the facts.

get the wrong end of the stick

to not understand a situation correctly

hear something on the grapevine / hear something through the grapevine

to hear rumors about something. to hear some news from someone who heard it from someone else. to learn of something informally, usually verbally.

beat around the bush

to avoid giving a definite answer or position.

digress

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

concise

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

fluent

able to express oneself easily and articulately, smoothly graceful and effortless.

eloquent

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

reserved

slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

inhibited

unable to act in a relaxed and natural way because of self-consciousness or mental restraint.

persuasive

good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

coherent

(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.

hesitant

tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking.

focused

directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.

extrovert

an outgoing, socially confident person.

succint

(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed.

sensitive

quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences. having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings.

rambling

(of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential.

responsive

reacting quickly and positively

articulate

able to speak fluently and coherently