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flag an issue
draw attention to a problem
To flag an issue means to point out a problem that needs attention.
This vs that
I'd like to flag an issue with the figures.
I'd like to raise a concern about the plan.
Hear it in real life
Is the report ready to send?
Almost, but I need to flag an issue with the final paragraph.
I wanted to flag an issue with the figures on page three.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
Flag an issue is concise and natural in professional communication.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I want to flag about an issue with the invoice.
Say: I want to flag an issue with the invoice.
Flag takes a direct object; do not add about.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
flag an issue with ___
I need to flag an issue with the latest invoice.
She flagged an issue with the delivery schedule.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about work communication.
keep someone posted
I'll keep you posted about the delivery.
get back to someone
I'll get back to you after I've checked the figures.
Work communication words
Work · Work communication: the words around “flag an issue”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
I just wanted to flag an issue with the document.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
flag an issue
draw attention to a problem
“I wanted to flag an issue with the figures on page three.”
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