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- Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. B1 A polite apology for taking a longer time than expected to respond to someone's message, request, or inquiry.
- Sorry I'm late. A1 An apology for arriving after the expected or scheduled time.
- Sorry to jump in. B2 An idiomatic expression used to apologize for interrupting a conversation, discussion, or activity.
- sparkling water A2 Water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, giving it effervescence or 'bubbles'. Also known as…
- speak clearly to use clear pronunciation and volume so others can understand you easily
- Speak soon. B2 An informal way to end a conversation, meaning 'I will talk to you again in the near future' or 'Let's talk again soon'.
- Speaking of which. B2 Used to introduce a new topic that has just been brought to mind by something previously said.
- Speaking of work A1 Used as a conversational transition to introduce a topic related to work, often after discussing something else.
- spend time A1 to use a period of time doing something or being with someone
- split the bill B1 To divide the total cost of something, especially a meal or shared expense, among multiple people.
- start a conversation to begin talking with someone, especially to initiate communication
- start a project to begin work on a planned piece of work or activity, often with a goal and steps
- start work A1 to begin working, especially at a job or on a task
- status update A1 A report on the current situation or progress of something.
- still or sparkling water B1 Refers to a choice between two common types of bottled water: 'still water' (non-carbonated, plain) and 'sparkling wate…
- still water A2 Water that contains no dissolved carbon dioxide, meaning it is not sparkling or fizzy; often used to distinguish from '…
- store clerk A1 A person whose job is to serve customers in a shop or store, or to perform general administrative duties within a retai…
- straight years A number of years consecutively, without interruption.
- street address A2 the full location of a place, including street name and number (often with apartment/unit), used for mail or deliveries
- strive to suspend To make a great effort or try very hard to temporarily stop, interrupt, or postpone something, often implying a difficu…