| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | back up | make a copy |
| 2. | boot up | start a computer |
| 3. | break down | separate into parts |
| 4. | bring in | introduce or involve |
| 5. | bring up | mention a topic |
| 6. | call off | cancel |
| 7. | carry out | perform or complete |
| 8. | check in | ask for an update |
| 9. | check on | see how it is |
| 10. | chime in | add a comment |
| 11. | clear up | make understandable |
| 12. | come through | arrive or succeed |
| 13. | come up with | think of an idea |
| 14. | copy in | include in email |
| 15. | cut back | reduce amount or spending |
| 16. | deal with | handle a matter |
| 17. | dial in | join remotely by phone |
| 18. | draw up | prepare formally |
| 19. | fall through | fail to happen |
| 20. | fill out | complete a form |
| 21. | filter out | remove unwanted items |
| 22. | find out | discover information |
| 23. | fit in | be suitable |
| 24. | flag up | highlight an issue |
| 25. | follow through | complete as promised |
| 26. | follow up | contact again for progress |
| 27. | get back to | reply to someone later |
| 28. | go ahead | proceed |
| 29. | go over | review carefully |
| 30. | hand over | transfer responsibility |
| 31. | hold back | restrain or delay |
| 32. | hold off | delay action |
| 33. | hold up | delay or support |
| 34. | iron out | resolve small problems |
| 35. | jot down | write quickly |
| 36. | keep up | maintain pace |
| 37. | lay out | present clearly |
| 38. | leave out | omit from something |
| 39. | line up | arrange or schedule |
| 40. | lock in | secure firmly |
| 41. | log in | access a system |
| 42. | log out | exit a system |
| 43. | look ahead | plan for future |
| 44. | look into | investigate |
| 45. | look over | examine briefly |
| 46. | loop in | include someone in communication |
| 47. | map out | plan in detail |
| 48. | mark up | add notes or increases |
| 49. | match up | correspond well |
| 50. | move up | schedule earlier |
| 51. | narrow down | reduce options |
| 52. | note down | write briefly |
| 53. | opt for | choose |
| 54. | pass along | forward information |
| 55. | pass on | transfer information |
| 56. | paste in | insert copied text |
| 57. | phase in | introduce gradually |
| 58. | phase out | remove gradually |
| 59. | point out | draw attention to |
| 60. | print out | produce on paper |
| 61. | push back | delay to later |
| 62. | put off | postpone |
| 63. | put together | assemble or compile |
| 64. | ramp up | increase quickly |
| 65. | reach out | contact someone |
| 66. | read over | read for review |
| 67. | read through | read completely |
| 68. | refer to | mention or direct to |
| 69. | reply to | answer a message |
| 70. | respond to | answer or react |
| 71. | roll out | launch officially |
| 72. | rule out | exclude as possible |
| 73. | run through | review quickly |
| 74. | scale back | reduce in size |
| 75. | send back | return to sender |
| 76. | send out | distribute to many |
| 77. | send over | send to someone |
| 78. | set up | arrange or establish |
| 79. | sign off | end an email |
| 80. | sign up | register |
| 81. | sort out | resolve a problem |
| 82. | spell out | explain in detail |
| 83. | sum up | state briefly |
| 84. | take back | withdraw a statement |
| 85. | take on | accept work or duty |
| 86. | take over | assume control |
| 87. | talk through | discuss step by step |
| 88. | tie in | connect closely |
| 89. | touch base | make brief contact |
| 90. | turn down | reject or refuse |
| 91. | turn on | activate |
| 92. | type up | prepare in typed form |
| 93. | walk through | guide through steps |
| 94. | weigh in | give an opinion |
| 95. | wind down | reduce activity gradually |
| 96. | work on | spend time improving |
| 97. | wrap up | finish something |
| 98. | write back | reply in writing |
| 99. | write up | prepare in writing |
| 100. | zero in on | focus closely on |