Confident Business English 308. Anna Reports: 5 Phrases from a Business Call I Overheard on the Train
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Feb 3, 2026 A commuter business call inspires a bite-sized lesson in natural British workplace phrases. Learn colloquial expressions for excitement and encouragement. Get clear distinctions between timeframe, timeline, schedule and timetable. Hear how and when to broach delicate topics in professional conversation.
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Commuter Train Business Call
- Anna overheard a loud business call on a London–Oxford commuter train and took notes for the podcast.
- The caller sounded excited about a big deal and shared details loudly enough for others to hear.
Meaning Of "Buzzing"
- The caller said "I'm absolutely buzzing," which Anna explains means being very excited.
- "Buzzing" is colloquial and typically used in informal British English contexts.
Encouragement: Smash It Out Of The Park
- The caller encouraged a colleague with "buddy, you are going to smash it out of the park."
- Anna links this to a baseball metaphor meaning you'll do a fantastic job.