Three phrases with ON you need to know π
On brand π― = matches the style / image of a company, person, or project
Example:
The design looks great, but the colors donβt feel on brand.
On schedule β° = happening at the planned time
Example:
The project is still on schedule, so we should be ready to launch next week.
Spot on β = exactly right / very accurate
Example:
Your feedback was spot on. Thatβs exactly what we need to fix.
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On brand π― = matches the style / image of a company, person, or project
Example:
The design looks great, but the colors donβt feel on brand.
On schedule β° = happening at the planned time
Example:
The project is still on schedule, so we should be ready to launch next week.
Spot on β = exactly right / very accurate
Example:
Your feedback was spot on. Thatβs exactly what we need to fix.
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Idiom of the day β
π‘ On the radar β we know about it / weβre keeping an eye on it.
Use this phrase when something is important, but not necessarily being worked on right now.
Examples
The issue is on our radar, but weβre fixing something else first.
Better onboarding is on our radar for next quarter.
Your feedback is on our radar. Weβll discuss it in the next planning meeting.
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π‘ On the radar β we know about it / weβre keeping an eye on it.
Use this phrase when something is important, but not necessarily being worked on right now.
Examples
The issue is on our radar, but weβre fixing something else first.
Better onboarding is on our radar for next quarter.
Your feedback is on our radar. Weβll discuss it in the next planning meeting.
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Grammar tip π‘
Not sure where to put words like often, sometimes, usually, or currently?
Look at the verb π
π With most verbs, put the adverb before the main verb.
Examples:
I usually check my messages in the morning.
We often have quick syncs on Fridays.
She sometimes works with the design team.
π But with the verb to be, put the adverb after am / is / are / was / were.
Examples:
Iβm usually available after 2.
The team is often busy before a release.
The instructions were sometimes unclear.
βοΈSimple rule:
Most verbs β adverb + verb
To be β be + adverb
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Not sure where to put words like often, sometimes, usually, or currently?
Look at the verb π
π With most verbs, put the adverb before the main verb.
Examples:
I usually check my messages in the morning.
We often have quick syncs on Fridays.
She sometimes works with the design team.
π But with the verb to be, put the adverb after am / is / are / was / were.
Examples:
Iβm usually available after 2.
The team is often busy before a release.
The instructions were sometimes unclear.
βοΈSimple rule:
Most verbs β adverb + verb
To be β be + adverb
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π Are you planning to recharge your batteries this weekend?
π Recharge your batteries
= rest and get your energy back
π¬ Example:
Iβm taking a few days off to recharge my batteries before the next project starts.
πΏ Work hard, rest well, come back stronger.
π Recharge your batteries
= rest and get your energy back
π¬ Example:
Iβm taking a few days off to recharge my batteries before the next project starts.
πΏ Work hard, rest well, come back stronger.
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Happy Monday π Letβs kick off the week with 3 useful questions for workplace discussions.
1. Can you walk me through it? = Can you explain it step by step?
Example:
Can you walk me through the new QA checklist?
2. Whatβs the status on this? = Whatβs happening with this task right now?
Example:
Whatβs the status on the bug fix for the payment flow?
3. Are we still on track? = Are things still going according to plan?
Example:
Are we still on track to finish the release notes by Friday?
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1. Can you walk me through it? = Can you explain it step by step?
Example:
Can you walk me through the new QA checklist?
2. Whatβs the status on this? = Whatβs happening with this task right now?
Example:
Whatβs the status on the bug fix for the payment flow?
3. Are we still on track? = Are things still going according to plan?
Example:
Are we still on track to finish the release notes by Friday?
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Idiom of the day βοΈ
Run circles around (someone) π β to be much better, faster, or more skilled than someone else.
Examples:
Our new search feature runs circles around the old one. Itβs faster, cleaner, and much easier to use.
She runs circles around everyone when it comes to client communication.
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Run circles around (someone) π β to be much better, faster, or more skilled than someone else.
Examples:
Our new search feature runs circles around the old one. Itβs faster, cleaner, and much easier to use.
She runs circles around everyone when it comes to client communication.
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Grammar tip π‘
Use should and must to describe expectationsπ
π Should = I expect this
Examples:
This should work now.
The client should know about the delay.
π Must = Iβm almost sure this is true
Examples:
She must be busy β she hasnβt replied all day.
The server must be down. Nothing is loading.
π Quick note:
Should = I expect it
Must = Iβm almost sure this is true
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Use should and must to describe expectationsπ
π Should = I expect this
Examples:
This should work now.
The client should know about the delay.
π Must = Iβm almost sure this is true
Examples:
She must be busy β she hasnβt replied all day.
The server must be down. Nothing is loading.
π Quick note:
Should = I expect it
Must = Iβm almost sure this is true
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Do you plan on watching it?
Do you plan on watching it?
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Yes
60%
β No
8%
π Iβll just watch the final