meetings
Idioms (9)
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bikeshedding
CEFR C1spending a disproportionate amount of time on trivial details while ignoring the important parts of a problem
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deep dive
CEFR B2a thorough, detailed examination of a topic, problem, or dataset
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war room
CEFR B2a dedicated room, channel, or meeting where a team works intensively to solve a critical problem
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touch base
CEFR B1to make brief contact with someone, usually to update them or stay connected
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circle back
CEFR B1to return to a topic or person later, after other things have happened
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read the room
CEFR B1to sense the mood, expectations, and dynamics of the people present
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kick off
CEFR B1to begin an event, meeting, or project
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wrap up
CEFR B1to finish or summarize an activity or meeting
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behind closed doors
CEFR B2in private, away from public observation
Neutral