Native English Expressions | Ep.37

Do you feel lost when listening to native speakers? It’s likely because textbook English isn’t enough. Welcome to Native Expressions Ep.37.

Real conversations are full of idioms, phrasal verbs, and cultural nuances. This series curates authentic expressions directly from podcasts and YouTube videos to help you sound more natural and confident.

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thrilled

: excited. feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something.
The speaker was thrilled to host the event with such important global brands.

have a presence

: exist. to be visible, active, or present in a specific place or event.
The marketing group wanted to have a presence at the conference to reach more people.

incredible

: amazing. extremely good or impressive.
The team achieved incredible results by working closely with their technology experts.

partner

: teammate. a person or company that works together with another for a common goal.
The company chose a reliable partner to help them improve their digital services.

session

: meeting. a period of time used for a particular activity or discussion.
They just finished a productive session where they discussed the future of the industry.

look forward to

: await. to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen.
The guest is looking forward to having a deep discussion about their new project.

conversation

: talk. an informal talk involving two or more people.
The two professionals had a meaningful conversation about their experiences at the global forum.

marketing

: advertising. the work of promoting and selling products or services to the public.
The leaders met to discuss how digital marketing is changing the way companies talk to people.

vanguard

: leader. the group of people who are at the forefront of new ideas or developments.
Being part of the vanguard means they are the first to try new ways of reaching customers.

CMO

: director. a high-ranking executive responsible for all of a company’s marketing activities.
As a CMO, she leads the strategy for how her brand is seen by the entire world.

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in partnership with

: together. working together with another person or organization.
The event was organized in partnership with a major tech company to support global leaders.

convene

: gather. to bring people together for a formal meeting or activity.
They decided to convene the world’s top executives to discuss new marketing strategies.

dialogue

: talk. a formal discussion between people or groups.
The participants had a productive dialogue about the challenges they face in their careers.

dive into

: explore. to examine or talk about something in a very detailed way.
The group took some time to dive into the most important problems in the industry today.

matter

: count. to be important or have a significant effect.
The leaders focused on topics that matter the most to their customers and clients.

at a higher level

: broadly. focusing on the big picture or main ideas rather than small details.
They discussed business growth at a higher level to understand the global impact of their work.

against the backdrop of

: during. happening while something else is going on in the background.
The meetings were held against the backdrop of a major international summit for innovators.

environment

setting. the surroundings or conditions where people work or meet.
She thinks it is important for experts to be active in a professional environment like this summit.

perspective

viewpoint. a particular way of thinking about or seeing something.
He shared his ideas from a technology company’s perspective during the group discussion.

be part of

join. to be involved in an activity or to be a member of a group.
The team worked hard to be part of the main meeting about the future of the brand.

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at the end of the day

ultimately. the most important thing to remember after considering everything.
They have many creative ideas, but at the end of the day, they focus on the company’s growth.

business leader

boss. a person who leads or manages an organization or company.
She is a successful business leader who helps her team make big decisions.

marketeer

promoter. a person whose job is to help a company sell its products.
The marketeer joined the talk to find new ways to connect with more customers.

business conversation

discussion. a talk between people about professional topics or goals.
It is vital for managers to join the business conversation to help their company succeed.

passionate about

: enthusiastic. having a strong interest in something.
He is passionate about making sure that small companies are included in the event.

have a space

: room. to have an opportunity to be involved in an activity or talk.
The host believes it is vital for the team to have a space at the international summit.

affect

: influence. to cause a change in a person or a situation.
We need to talk about the new rules that affect how we do business every day.

drive forward

: improve. to help something progress or move toward a goal.
The company is using new tools to drive forward their marketing plans this year.

critical

: important. very necessary for a successful result.
It is critical for the manager to be part of the meeting to share her ideas.