Business B2 · Lesson 7B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
one specific thing one specific person will do by one specific date
revisit a specific open point (careful — often means 'never')
reach a signed, written agreement — not just a handshake
you give something up without a named return — value bleed
give X for nothing named in return
shift from a position, usually a small margin
get formal approval to proceed
he almost said / did something, but didn't quite
refuse to move on a specific term
get it agreed and written down, no more moving
the named actions with owners and dates that follow a meeting
several terms agreed together, not one at a time
the written summary of what was agreed, sent within an hour
she didn't say it explicitly, but she signalled it
the actual signature — the only real close
stop talking after your position lands; let the other side move first
they explicitly refuted the claim
no specific figure was given — flag it explicitly in the recap
you give X in return for Y — both sides move
give X to get Y — both sides move