A-1 International English School Blog
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10 American Expressions You’ll Hear at Work (and What They Really Mean)
Have you ever heard a strange phrase in an American workplace meeting and thought, “What does that even mean?” You’re not alone. Office English is full of idioms and expressions that don’t always match their literal words. In this post, we’ll break down 10 of the most common American workplace expressions so you can understand—and even use—them with confidence.