break the ice     ________________________________

across the board    ________________________________

bottlenecks     ________________________________

back to the drawing board ________________________________

bottom line     ________________________________
 

1. We've tried to promote this product in 5 different cities without success. The _________________________ is that is it a complete failure.
 

2. Yes, it looks like the product will need to be redeveloped. It's time to go _________________________.
 

3. There's been too many delays. The consumers want this new product now. What's being done to get rid of the  _________________________.
 

4. Due to low sales this year we're having to cut budgets _________________________.
 

5. I'm not sure about starting this meeting. What can I say to _________________________.