Business English from All Ears English BE 521: Let's Talk Cars Part 2: Take the Wheel in Your Business Conversations
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Jan 25, 2026 Conversation weaves common car expressions into business talk. Listeners hear metaphors like running out of gas, cruise control, and shifting gears applied to meetings and momentum. Phrases such as give the green light, test drive, and take the wheel are practiced in workplace role-play. A cultural note compares car idioms across English-speaking regions.
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Cars Shape Business Vocabulary
- Car-related metaphors appear naturally in business English because car culture is deeply embedded in American life.
- These metaphors convey momentum, energy, and transitions in workplace conversations.
Parenting Caused Short-Term Exhaustion
- Michelle describes falling asleep on the couch after her kids' school day, showing short-term exhaustion.
- She uses this personal example to illustrate being "out of gas."
Pause When Momentum Drops
- Use "run out of gas" to say a project or meeting is losing momentum or people are tired.
- Offer to pause or revisit later to regain energy and productivity.