Flag up

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phrasal verb

To raise an issue or bring a problem to someone's attention.

I'm going to flag up the issue of our budget in the next meeting.
Visual representation of "flag up" - To raise an issue or bring a problem to someone's attention.

Often appears as...

  • flag up an issue
  • flag up a problem
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Meeting Context

Used in meetings to focus attention on urgent issues or concerns.

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Let's flag up the overtime problem in today's team meeting.
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Constructive Tone

Implies bringing up issues with the intention of finding solutions, not just complaining.

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I'd like to flag up the need for better training.
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Initiate Discussion

Use to introduce a topic that needs discussing, especially one that may have been avoided.

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It's time to flag up the staffing changes.
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