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Meetings and Discussions

Getting started

Let's get started.
We need to discuss . . .
We need to talk about . . .

The first thing we need to discuss is . . .
The first item on the agenda is . . .
The first thing on the list is . . .
First, we need to talk about . . .

We have several alternatives:
We have two options:
We could either . . . or . . .

Let's move on to Item 2.
Let's move on to the next topic.
We need to move on.
The next item (of business) is . . .
We need to go on to the next item.
Shall/Should we move on?

Before we move on, I think we should . . .
Wait a minute. We haven't discussed . . .
Don't you think we need to . . .
Not so fast. We haven't (yet) . . .

What to you mean by . . . .
I don't quite follow you.
I didn't get what you meant by . . .
Could you clarify that?
Could you elaborate on that?

I think we should . . .
Maybe we should . . .
I suggest . . .
Why don't we . . .
How about . . .
We could . . .

(I think) that's a good idea.
You have a good point.
Good idea/point.
I agree.

I disagree. I think . . .
Sorry. I don't agree with you.
You have a good point, but . . .
That's not such a good idea.
I don't think that's a good idea.

What do you think, George?
What's your opinion on that, Martha?
Any thoughts on that?
Any ideas?

Do we all agree (on that)?
Does everyone agree?

In summary,
The conclusion is . . .
So, we've decided to . . .
We're going to . . . (then)

That's all for today.
That's it then. (informal)
The meeting is adjourned. (very formal)