| Let's talk about | Starting a discussion/topic |
| I propose we discuss | Suggesting a subject for discussion |
| Sounds OK to me./Yeah, that's fine | Expressing agreement. |
| Well, I'm sorry, but that's not acceptable. | Formal rejection |
| We're not happy about (the terms you offer) | Expressing dissatisfaction. |
| We're not prepared to (invest in the project) unless (you improve your offer) | Setting a condition. |
| I'm sorry, we were looking for (a much higher stake) | Expressing an unmet expectation. |
| Assets | Items owned |
| liabilities | Items owned vs. debts owed. |
| boom | Economic growth |
| slump | Economic decline |
| creditors | those owed money |
| debtors | those who owe money |
| imports | goods brought |
| exports | goods sent out |
| income | (money) earned |
| expenditure | (money) spent |
| mergers | combining companies |
| acquisitions | buying companies |
| mortgage | house loan |
| loan | borrowed money |
| profit | earnings after costs |
| loss | deficit after costs |
| supply | goods available |
| demand | consumer need |
| affect | Influence (verb) |
| effect | result (noun) |
| debt | money owed |
| loan | money given |
| lend | To give temporarily |
| borrow | to take temporarily |
| principle | Rule or belief |
| principal | for example the director of school |
| abstension | Refraining from action. |
| admission | Confession or entry. |
| clarification | Making clear. |
| collision | A crash or conflict. |
| confusion | Lack of understanding. |
| decision | A choice made. |
| discrimination | Unfair treatment (for example based on race) |
| elimination | removal |
| extension | prolonging or enlarging |
| indication | a sign or signal |
| instigation | initiation of action |
| negotation | Discussion to reach an agreement. |
| permission | Consent or authorization. |
