Business Negotiation Phrases

noun a sharp projection on the head of various animals, especially one of the hollow ones on a snail's shell

verb to intrude or interrupt in a pushy or unwelcome manner

• The musician decided to horn in on the conversation about classical music.
• I didn't mean to horn in on your study group, but I really need help with this assignment.
• Don't horn in on our plans for tonight, we already have everything figured out.
• The new manager tried to horn in on the team's project, but they quickly shut him down.

verb to demand or require something firmly

preposition used to indicate that something is required or demanded

• The company policy insists upon strict adherence to the dress code.
• My mom always insists upon me wearing a jacket when it's cold outside.
• I always insist upon my friends coming over for a movie night.
• The author's writing style insists upon using vivid imagery to engage the reader.

noun the act or process of mediating between two parties in order to resolve a dispute or come to an agreement

• Mediation is often used as a method to resolve disputes outside of court.
• I heard they're going through mediation to settle their differences.
• Let's just mediation this and move on.
• The sunset served as a beautiful mediation between day and night.

verb to intimidate, manipulate, or deceive someone psychologically in order to gain an advantage

• The athlete tried to psych out his opponent by maintaining a calm and confident demeanor.
• I think she's trying to psych us out with all these mind games.
• Don't let them psych you out, just focus on your own game.
• The loud noises from the construction site were starting to psych me out.

• The judge made a decision then and there, without any further delay.
• I decided to confront him about it then and there, instead of waiting.
• She told him to stop being a jerk then and there.
• The idea struck me like a lightning bolt, and I knew then and there that it was the right choice.

adverb in a sharp and bitter manner

• The business partners parted ways acrimoniously after failing to reach a compromise.
• They argued acrimoniously about who should do the dishes.
• The siblings fought acrimoniously over the last slice of pizza.
• The debate ended acrimoniously, leaving a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.