Learn Business English vocabulary with Phrase of the Week!
Each week, we introduce a new phrase to help you sound more natural and confident in your professional communication.
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This Week's Phrase:
WRAP UP BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS
to complete tasks, projects, or other activities before the holidays begin
We need to wrap up this project before the holidays. After all, everyone wants to have a stress-free break.
Let's wrap it up before the holidays so we don't have to deal with it later.
It would be great to wrap this up before the holidays
Make sure to wrap up your important tasks before the holidays so you can relax and enjoy the season.
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Popular Work-Related Phrases for the Holiday Season
Here are additional phrases professionals often use as the holiday season approaches.
Choose the correct (or best) option in italics, then click KEY to check your answers.
MEET year-end/ year-long DEADLINES
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MAKE SURE EVERYTHING'S IN order/ care
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AVOID last-second /last-minute PROBLEMS
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flag/ banner ANY URGENT ITEMS
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