字彙 (2) - negotiations

Stumbling block [C]
A "stumbling block" (noun phrase) is a problem that makes it difficult to continue a process or achieve a goal.

Let's figure out what stumbling blocks we might run into.
Resistance from management might be a stumbling block to an agreement.

"Rest assured" (verb phrase) is an expression used to tell someone that something is true and there's no need to worry. "Rest assured" is followed by ("that") + S + V. "That" is optional.

We can rest assured that we will land in London on time.

Track record [C]
A "track record" (noun phrase) is a performance history that shows successes and failures of someone or something.

We have an impressive track record.
It has a pretty bad track record.

"Put in writing" (verb phrase) means to make something official by putting it in a document. "Put in writing" is used with an object, which usually comes between "put" and "in writing."

The offer is not official until they put it in writing.

"For the sake of" (prepositional phrase) means in order to improve, promote, or benefit someone or something. "For the sake of" is followed by a noun phrase. The possessive form of the noun phrase can also be used before "sake." In this case, "of" is not used.

For the sake of fairness, everyone should be involved.
For my client's sake, we need to know your process.

Continuity

"Specifics" (noun) are details about or particular qualities of something. "Specifics" is always plural. "The" is optional. Other forms include "specific" (adjective).

Let’s talk about specifics.
It is common to discuss specifics such as salary and benefits in a second job interview.

"be pressed for" (verb phrase) means to not have enough of something. "Be pressed for" is followed by an object, usually "time" or "money."

I am a little pressed for time.
We are pressed for money.

You would lose your head if it were not attached.

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