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Useful Everyday English Idioms | give some a pat on the back | let's get down to business .
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Jenny Hsu posted on 2015/07/02Want to sound more natural when you talk about work? This video breaks down super useful everyday English idioms like 'give someone a pat on the back' and 'get down to business' so you can use them confidently. You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for daily conversations and the workplace!
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get down to
US /ɡɛt daʊn tu/
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UK /ɡet daun tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something you have delayed doing
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More back to
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- Preposition
- Returning to a place or state.
- Referring back to a previous topic or point.
- Adverb
- Returning to an activity or task.
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More down to business
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- Phrase
- Ready to start doing something seriously; focusing on the main task.
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More the back
US /ði bæk/
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UK /ðə bæk/
- Noun
- The rear surface of something; the part that faces away from the front.
- The part of a chair or seat that supports a person's back.
- Adverb
- In or toward the original location or condition.
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