Refusal letters – Vocabulary and Phrases
Useful vocabulary and phrases
to back up – support
to appeal – address
consolation prize – something that gives comfort
elsewhere – somewhere else
to acknowledge – admit; recognize
bid – a proposal; offer
however – “but”
preferential treatment – extra service
entirely – completely
to lay off – sack; dismiss
circumstances – current conditions
We regret to inform you that we are unable to – Sorry it is impossible
We are sorry about the difficulties
We based our decision on – The reason for our decision is…
We hope that you will be able to find another solution to your problem.