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Presentations · part 3 — wrapping up

Conclude concisely and handle questions on the spot.

手短に締めくくり、その場で質問に対応できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

To cut a long story short, ~.
The one thing to remember is ~.
Off the top of my head, ~.
Let me get back to you on ~.

Example conversation

ATo cut a long story short, we should invest in spring.
BClear. What's the cost?
AOff the top of my head, around 10,000 — but let me get back to you on the exact figure.
BAnd the one thing to remember?
AThe one thing to remember is timing beats budget here.
BGot it. Thanks.

In context

Listen to the end of a presentation. 'To cut a long story short: we should invest more in spring. If you only remember one thing, let it be this — timing matters more than budget here. Someone asked about exact costs; off the top of my head it's around ten thousand, but let me get back to you with the precise figure.'

When to use it · practice

You're concluding a long talk. Cut it short.
長い話を締めくくります。手短にしましょう。
You want one message to stick. State the one thing to remember.
1つのメッセージを残したいです。「覚えておくべきは〜」と言いましょう。
You're asked something you're unsure of. Estimate, then promise to confirm.
不確かなことを聞かれました。概算して、後で確認すると言いましょう。

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