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- We have a reservation. Collocation A2 To inform someone, typically at a restaurant, hotel, or other venue, that you have pre-booked a spot, table, room, or s…
- We need a decision by tomorrow. Collocation B1 To require that a choice, judgment, or resolution be made, often with a sense of urgency or an impending deadline.
- We need to align on this. Collocation B2 To agree on something, to come to a common understanding or position regarding a specific topic, plan, or objective.
- We need to escalate this. Collocation B2 To make a situation, problem, or conflict more intense, serious, or widespread; to raise it to a higher level of author…
- We should do this again. Collocation B1 Let's repeat this experience because it was enjoyable or successful.
- We work together. Collocation A2 To cooperate or collaborate with someone on a task or goal; to perform a task jointly.
- We're behind schedule. Collocation B1 This phrase indicates that a task, project, or event is not progressing at the expected rate and is later than planned.…
- We're blocked on... Collocation B2 To be unable to proceed or make progress on a task, project, or issue because of an obstacle, unresolved item, or depen…
- We're on track. Collocation B1 Making good progress and likely to achieve a goal or finish on time; progressing as planned or expected.
- weak signal Collocation B1 a low-strength signal (often phone, Wi‑Fi, radio, or GPS) that causes poor connection or reception
- wear off Phrasal verb If something wears off, it gradually becomes weaker or disappears.
- wear out Phrasal verb To wear out means to use something so much that it becomes damaged or unusable.
- weekly report Collocation A2 A document or presentation summarizing activities, progress, or data compiled and submitted on a weekly basis.
- weigh up Phrasal verb To weigh up means to consider something carefully before making a decision.
- What are the next steps? Collocation A2 A question asking about the sequence of actions, plans, or procedures that should follow after a current point or event.
- What are you working on now? Collocation A2 A direct question asking about someone's current task, project, or activity.
- What are your plans after this? Collocation A2 To ask someone about their intentions, activities, or schedule immediately following a current event, situation, or per…
- What brings you here? Collocation B1 A polite and common way to ask someone why they have come to a particular place or event.
- What do you do? Collocation A2 This common question is used to ask about someone's occupation, job, or profession.
- What do you like about it? Collocation B1 To ask for reasons why someone finds a particular thing appealing, enjoyable, or positive.