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Better ways to say “In terms of”
A bureaucrat's favourite pivot.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Used to link almost anything to almost anything. Often cut cleanly: the noun it introduces can be the subject. Otherwise, pick the real preposition — "for," "on," "about."
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
In terms of cost, it's a win.
After
On cost, it's a win.
iii · The alternatives5 ways out
- 01For neutral
benefit / purpose
For performance, choose A.
- 02On neutral
topic-style
On cost, we're underbid.
- 03About neutral
general topic link
What about deadlines?
- 04As for neutral
pivoting to a new topic
As for pricing, we'll see.
- 05(Recast it) any
make the noun the subject
Cost is the win.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Cut "in terms of" first. If the sentence still works, leave it cut.