Hey guys :) Kseniia here Still reading Never Split the Difference, and honestly, the language there is a goldmine for anyone who loves emotional precision and smart negotiation English. Here are five phrases that instantly make your English sound more confident, sharp, and negotiation-ready😃 1️⃣ a smoke screen — відволікаючий маневр / димова завіса His apology was just a smoke screen to hide the real problem. 2️⃣ did an about-face — різко передумав / змінив позицію He did an about-face after hearing the new data. 3️⃣ put an end to the stalemate — вийти з глухого кута / зрушити справу з місця Her suggestion finally put an end to the stalemate. 4️⃣ muscle and savvy — сила та кмітливість It takes muscle and savvy to close a deal like that. 5️⃣my first feet-to-the-fire — вперше мене так реально припекло That presentation was my first feet-to-the-fire moment.