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Calls · part 2 — finding a time

Work with a tight turnaround.

厳しい納期のなかで動けるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

It's a tight turnaround on ~.
Can we move quickly on ~?
Let's keep this lean.
I'll free up ~.

Example conversation

AIt's a tight turnaround on this proposal.
BHow tight?
ATwo days. Can we move quickly?
BLet's keep it lean — just the essentials.
AAgreed. I'll free up tomorrow morning entirely.
BThen we'll make it.

In context

Listen to someone under time pressure. 'I'll be honest — it's a tight turnaround on this proposal. We've got two days, not two weeks. Can we move quickly and keep it lean? I'd rather nail the essentials than polish everything. I'll free up tomorrow morning entirely to push it through. Are you in?'

When to use it · practice

A task is due very soon. Flag the tight turnaround.
タスクの締め切りがすぐです。厳しい納期を伝えましょう。
There's no time for extras. Keep it lean.
余計なことをする時間はありません。「ムダなく行こう」と言いましょう。
You'll make time. Say what you'll free up.
時間を作ります。何を空けるか言いましょう。

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