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raise a concern
express a worry
To raise a concern means to tell people about something that may cause a problem.
This vs that
She raised a concern about the plan.
She flagged an issue with the plan.
Hear it in real life
Why did you ask for another safety check?
I wanted to raise a concern about the wiring.
Several staff members raised concerns about the new attendance policy.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
Raise a concern is the standard measured phrase for expressing worry in professional settings.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I made a concern about the new policy.
Say: I raised a concern about the new policy.
Use raise a concern to express worry about a possible problem.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
raise a concern about ___
He raised a concern about the safety of the equipment.
The team raised concerns about the proposed deadline.
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 “raise a concern”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
She raised a concern about the plan.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
raise a concern
express a worry
“Several staff members raised concerns about the new attendance policy.”
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