1,to give someone a heads up
= to inform someone about something important
("heads up") because they must lift their heads from their work to listen!)
I just want to give you a heads up that the CEO will be here tomorrow.
Manager:"Just a heads up about tomorrow:The meeting will start at 9 am".
I want to give you a heads up,I will not work tomorrow.
2,to give someone the lowdown(内幕,真相)
=to give someone the most important information about something.
I don't have time to listen to all the details.Just give me the lowdown!
Give me the lowdown on the new iphone.
3,to fill someone in
=to inform someone about something
Jane:"Mark,were you at the sales meeting yesterday?"
Mark:"NO."
Jane:"OK,I'll fill you in"
4,to drop someone a line
=to write a letter to someone
Please drop me a line with the prices.
I'll drop you a line to confirm the details.
5,to stay in touch to keep in touch
=to continue to communicate with someone.
"Goodbye! It was nice to see you again. Stay in touch!"
Keep in touch! Call me if you have any questions.
6,to keep someone posted to keep someone updated
=to regularly tell someone what is happening in an important situation.
Manager:"Jane,has the sustomer sent us his insurance claim?"
Jane:"NO,not yet."
Manager:"OK,please keep me posted."
7,to keep someone in the loop
=to regularly inform someone about something.
Manager:"You are in charge of the project but please keep me in the loop"
8,to give someone a call to give someone a ring
=to call someone(by telephone)
I gave you a ring but you didn't answer!
I'll give you a call when I arrive at the airport.
Give me a call when you get back from your trip.
9,to get back to someone
=to reply to someone
We will get back to you on this early next week.
Manager:"Has the customer got back to us?"
Mark:"Could I speak to Mr Jones please?"
Secretary:"I;m sorry but Mr Jones is in a meeting."
Mark:"OK,please ask him to get back to me."
10,to let someone know
=to inform someone about something.
Mark:"There's a conference in London tomorrow. Let me know if you would like to go."
Mark:"Are you working next week?"
Jane:"I'm not sure. My manager will let me know tomorrow."
Any questions please let me know.
=Any questions please fell free to contact me!
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