So many people asked me today, "How did it go?". They were referring to the Calgary Woman's Show that I mentioned last blog. It went well. We must have had 1000 people "come by" our booth for a "chat". Everyone told us they were impressed with our concept and product. That really put a "spring in our step" on the way home the first day. Sales were not "off the charts" but we made some great contacts and got a few ideas for different marketing schemes. "At the end of the day", we didn't make a large sum of money but considering all the positive responses from the public, this show was "well worth the effort".
1) I will "let you know" - To "let someone know" is to tell them that you will give them information at a later time. If your boss asks you to "let her know" about how the new person is fitting into your team, she wants the information at a later date. This gives you a little time to prepare your response. This phrase is so common it is used everywhere. "Do you want me to tell you when my car is ready for sale?" "Yes. Let me know."
2) "How did it go?" or "How is it going?" - "How is it going" is a very common phrase used when meeting with anyone about anything. You can ask your courier "How's it going?" and you would be greeting them. So it can be used like "Hello".
"How's it going" can also be used to ask someone about their progress on a specific project. Your boss may come into your office and say, "How's it going on the Simpson project?". This is a direct request for a progress report on that specific project. Your answer should include how close the project is to completion and what steps you are taking to get the project complete.
3) to "come by" - Like most, this phrasal verb has a number of meanings. In the context of the short piece above, to "come by" (also "to drop by") means to go to a place for a visit, conversation or specific purpose. I could say to my friend, "Don't forget to come by the house to get the recipe you wanted". Your client could tell you to "come by" the office to sign the papers for your agreement.
You can also "come by" something. This suggests that you have found something that you weren't specifically looking for. You might be walking past a shop on Saturday and "come by" a fantastic sale. You weren't looking for the sale, but you did find it. You could also be looking in your car for a tissue and happen to come by a packet of gum. How fortuitous!
4) to "chat"- This word means to have a short conversation. It can be used in any context but often suggests a casual situation. You might go for coffee with a friend just to chat. Your boss could ask you to come into the office for a chat. The suggestion is a casual conversation will occur.
5) to have a "spring in your step" - When you have a "spring in your step" you are happy. It literally suggests that your steps are full of energy and bounce (spring). Happiness and positive energy are always the focus of this phrase. Sometimes something simple like finding money on the street or getting a good price for your car will give you a "spring in your step". People can see your happiness as you walk.
6) "at the end of the day" - This phrase is used to "sum up" or to give a synopsis of whatever you have just been speaking about. It usually is said before you make your very last statement. You can use it at the end of a meeting or a speech. For example, "This afternoon we have been talking about investments. We have given you a great number of ideas and names of companies that should see excellent financial quarters. But, at the end of the day, the decision to invest is completely yours."
7) "well worth the effort" - Something that is "well worth the effort" is something that has been hard work but has resulted in a positive outcome. Everyone would say that raising children is "well worth the effort". But some might not agree that running a daycare facility is also worth the effort. You could say that going across the city to get a 5% discount on shoes is not worth the effort but when you get to your destination and they offer you an additional 25% for coming before 10:00, your long trip would be considered well worth the effort. Sometimes, dealing with a client who is unhappy isn't worth the effort because they do not add significant wealth to the company. But perhaps they are good friends with an investor who is looking for a company to do business with, then dealing with the unhappy client might be well worth the effort.
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