forward-thinking - WordReference Forums Forward thinking is about trying to figure out the goals of tomorow, then trying to find the methods of tomorrow to achieve them Forward thinking is the instrument of change, whereas forward looking is not In fact, forward looking often presupposes an absence of change, or an "all else benig equal" mentality
Move forward, backward (with schedule) - WordReference Forums When you move a plan forward, who is being the reference point for direction? From my perspective (probably based on my language), when you move back a plan, it goes further away from me so that it will be further later in the furture
spirit-forward - WordReference Forums In its most specific meaning, spirit forward points to a category of cocktails made with strong spirits that have been softened by liqueurs, bitters, vermouth, and or another fortified wine In the general sense, a spirit-forward cocktail is one that seeks to highlight (dare we say enhance?) the essential characteristics of the base spirit, not to mask its flavor entirely Spirit-forward
forward your call to put you through to - WordReference Forums I am trying to find more simple ways to say "I'm putting you through to (my colleague)" Can I say "I am connecting you with (my colleague)" ? or "I am forwarding your call to (her)" ? or "I am transferring your call to (her)" ?
Take a step back so you can take a big jump forward There is a French phrase that I heard one time that is translated to something like "Take a step back so you can take a big jump foward" in english I was
looking forward to and with a view to take verb + ing, Am I right I'm looking forward to meeting you as soon as possible (It is fine now I guess) I'm coming to meet you with a view to studying together (I tried to make it natural, but if you still find it unnatural, please tell me how can I say it, using with a view to ) Or , In which kind of sentences I should use with a view to
look forward to as a request or an order - WordReference Forums Hello, I was wondering if "look forward to" can be used in an imperative sentence or a request sentence 1 Please look forward to our presentation which will be conducted at the XXX conference in September (in an in-house newsletter to be distributed to colleagues and bosses ) 2 I sent
I confirm my attendance - WordReference Forums Hello, osteza Those answers are certainly possible and meaningful, but they seem rather distant and impersonal It might make a better impression if you use something like I can definitely attend and I look forward to the interview
Keen to and look forward to - WordReference Forums I would like to know if "Keen to" and "Look forward to" are interchangeable For example : 1 I am keen to work for this company I look forward to working for this company 2 I am keen to see you soon I look forward to seeing you soon are these right? Thank you in advance