WTF Does All The Office Lingo Mean (Also can we just stop)?

English - May 13, 2024 05:05 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 243 ratings
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What we talked about on this episode:

Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting

Touch base: briefly connect or update on a topic

Put a pin in it: postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion

Think outside the box: consider unconventional or creative ideas

Circle back: Return to topic later for further discussion

Low-hanging fruit: Easily achievable or readily available tasks.

Get the ball rolling: Start a process or initiate an activity.

Move the needle: Make a significant impact or achieve progress.

Buy-in: Gain agreement or approval from others.

Close the loop: Complete a task or finalize a discussion.

Ping me: Contact me or send me a message.

Bandwidth: Capacity or availability to take on additional tasks.

Hit the ground running: Start a project or task quickly and efficiently.

Paradigm shift: Fundamental change in thinking or approach.

Out of the loop: Unaware of information or not included in discussions.

Play hardball: Adopt a tough or uncompromising approach.

Push the envelope: Challenge limits or try new and innovative approaches.

Put lipstick on a pig: Attempt to make something unattractive appear better than it is.

Running it up the flagpole: Presenting an idea for consideration or feedback.

Table that for now: Postpone discussion until later.

Under the radar: Happening without attracting attention or going unnoticed.

If someone hits you with one, ask clarifying questions!

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