Speaking English Sentences

I have been following the status quo ever since the shake up.
The fiscal situation of the company seemed to indicate the problems were prior to the merger.
The chair announced a new executive manager for the company.
The turnover increased after the power house manager started.

Technique Builders Phrasal verbs

To see
I saw to it that it was done.
They saw in the window.
Jack saw over the computer screen.
Janet saw below the figures.

Writing English Builders

Expressions
Double-edged sword There are both advantages and disadvantages.
The new contract was a double-edged sword. We sold a lot but we were loosing money.
To think out of the box To think differently from the status quo
They really should be thinking outside of the box for this.
To be in the loop To be aware
She is in the loop. You should ask her.