Collocation
That is a good segue
That is a smooth and natural transition from one topic or situation to another.
Definition
'That is a good segue' is a common English collocation. That is a smooth and natural transition from one topic or situation to another.
be + a + good + segue (to X)
“Her question about the economy was a good segue into the discussion about the new budget proposal.”
Examples
- Her opening joke about the weather was a good segue into the environmental presentation.
- The speaker's personal story acted as a good segue to introduce the main argument of the conference.
- I appreciate how the documentary used music as a good segue between different historical periods.
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- Your insightful question about funding is a good segue for us to discuss next year's budget priorities.
- Finishing the previous project under budget was a good segue into requesting resources for the new initiative.
- That mention of artificial intelligence could be a good segue for our discussion on future technological advancements.
- The director's decision to show the characters' childhood was a good segue to explain their adult motivations.
- His clever observation on current events served as a good segue into the heated political debate.
- It's always helpful when a client's casual remark turns out to be a good segue for pitching a new service.
- The unexpected market shift was a good segue for the company to diversify its product line and reach new customers.
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