
Speak Business English Like An American covers over 350 idioms and expressions you're likely to encounter in today's business world. Familiarize yourself with all of them.
250 Ways to Say It in Business English » Complaints
I’d like to file a complaint
I’d like to file a complaint with your manager.
I’m not satisfied
I’m not at all satisfied with your attitude.
We deserve better
We deserve a better service.
I’m not used to
I’m not used to such impolite behaviour.
I’m sorry to have to
I’m sorry to have to say this, but food today wasn’t good at all.
I don’t want to sound critical but
I don’t want to sound critical but your employees should be better trained.
I’m sorry to bother you
I’m sorry to bother you but I must tell you something you won‟t like.
Excuse me if I seem out of line
Excuse me if I seem out of line but I think you should change your attitude.
There may be a misunderstanding
There may have been a misunderstanding. I said ham, not jam!
Don’t get me wrong
Don’t get me wrong but I do believe you should improve the packaging.
We are sorry
I’d like to say we are sorry for the inconveniences. Here’s your refund.
I’d like to apologise
I’d like to apologise for Jim’s behaviour. We will take disciplinary action.
I regret
I regret to inform you that we cannot return your money.
We’ll do our best to settle the matter
We’ll do our best to settle the matter to your satisfaction, sir.
We’ll solve this affair
We’ll solve this affair once and for all. Please come with me.
Surely
This will surely happen.
Definitely
Daphne will definitely replace Ethel next month.
Without any question
There is no question that Dynacore will be taken over by Riversoft.
Doubtlessly
The building will doubtlessly be finished this November.
Certainly
We will certainly increase our turnover within the next quarter.
Probably
It will probably take place next summer.
Likely
The festival is not likely to happen.
It seems
It seems that Sean will be joining us after all.
Apparently
Apparently the prototype will be ready by Monday.
On the face of it
On the face of it, everything seems to be running smoothly.
Possible
It is, of course, possible to give you a discount if you increase volume.
Conceivably
Can we conceivably believe that you will not make another mistake, Tom?
Feasible
The project is perfectly feasible. We only need financing.
Viable
We do agree that it is viable. Now, is it possible with only three men?
Doable
The plan is doable. Ask Mr Danton, who has all the figures.
Improbable
It is improbable that she will finish before the deadline.
Doubtful
Success seems doubtful. Who would back this adventure anyway?
Unlikely
A deal looks unlikely. Neither party wants to give in.
I have my doubts
I have my doubts about this business ever happening.
I’m unsure
I’m unsure. There are less than thirty percent chances of winning.
Impossible
It's impossible for Greg to arrive on time. His plane is delayed in Paris.
Undoable
This project is just undoable. Who drew the plans?
Out of the question
Buying a new car is out of the question. Why don't we lease one?
Unreachable
The goals Rachel set are unreachable.
Unattainable
Total quality will be unattainable without a well-trained workforce.
Speak Business English Like An American covers over 350 idioms and expressions you're likely to encounter in today's business world. Familiarize yourself with all of them.
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The activities in "4000 Essential English Words" are specially designed to make use of important learning conditions. Firstly, the words are introduced using sentence definitions and an example sentence. 4000 Essential English Words 3: 600 words (Unit 1 - Unit 30).
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