Collocation
Speaking of work
Used as a conversational transition to introduce a topic related to work, often after discussing something else.
Definition
'Speaking of work' is a common English collocation. Used as a conversational transition to introduce a topic related to work, often after discussing something else.
Speaking of + [topic (noun/noun phrase)]
“Speaking of work, have you managed to finish that report yet?”
Examples
- We were just talking about your new project. Speaking of work, have you finished the quarterly report yet?
- Speaking of work, I heard they're implementing a new hybrid schedule next month.
- Oh, speaking of work, I almost forgot to tell you about the new intern.
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- We were discussing vacation plans. Speaking of work, when do you think you can take some time off?
- I was just thinking about my to-do list. Speaking of work, I really need to get that email sent.
- The kids' school play was great. Speaking of work, I need to leave early tomorrow for a client meeting.
- Speaking of work, I finally got that promotion I was hoping for!
- After our long weekend hike, we were quite tired. Speaking of work, I'm glad it's Friday.
- Speaking of work, my boss just assigned me a huge new project with a very tight deadline.
- I was just wondering if you managed to wrap up that big client presentation. Speaking of work, how's your current project coming along?
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