10 Great Idioms & Expressions for Negotiations - Business English

This video tutorial introduces 10 idioms and expressions useful in business negotiations. Each idiom is explained with a definition and example sentence, helping viewers understand how to use them in real-life scenarios. The idioms include 'give ground', 'meet halfway', 'sweeten the deal', 'sticking point', 'back to square one', 'hammer out', 'iron out', 'down to the wire', 'clinch the deal', and 'tie up loose ends'. The tutorial is designed for busy professionals looking to enhance their negotiation skills in English.

What does the idiom 'give ground' mean in business negotiations?

• To start from scratch

• To finalize a deal

• To make a concession

• To stand firm on your position

Which idiom means to make an offer more appealing by adding something valuable?

• Meet halfway

• Back to square one

• Sweeten the deal

• Give ground

What is a 'sticking point' in a negotiation?

• A point where both parties agree

• A topic that cannot be agreed upon

• A minor detail to be resolved

• A final agreement

What does 'back to square one' imply in a negotiation context?

• To reach a compromise

• To make a minor adjustment

• To start over from the beginning

• To finalize the deal

What does the idiom 'iron out' refer to in business discussions?

• To start negotiations

• To solve or eliminate difficulties

• To finalize a deal

• To create new problems

Which idiom describes succeeding in making an agreement certain after lengthy discussions?

• Tie up loose ends

• Clinch the deal

• Hammer out

• Down to the wire

What does 'tie up loose ends' mean in the context of business negotiations?

• To start a new project

• To make a major concession

• To finalize minor unresolved issues

• To abandon the negotiation