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Glossary of Business Jargon
A little on the edge Testy, irritable, and/or nervous reactions while working on a task. Back against the wall Last opportunity or chance to perform. Back burner Not treated as a top priority; not as important as other matters. Back pedaling Attempting to correct a mistake or reverse an action that was unsuccessful. Ballyhooed Talked about in an exaggerated way. Bargaining chip Situation or circumstances that are used to have an advantage in negotiating. Been there, done that Prior experience. Behind the 8 ball Actions that leave an unfair advantage on last resort in matters. Being on the front line Performing tasks that require technical skills. Below the belt Unethical or unfair tactics. Bottom line The last line in a profit and loss statement; it refers to net profit or lost.
Brightest days The best of times for a person or organization. Bring to the Table Supplying information or facts that can be helpful when decisions have to be made. Bull market Situation where the stock market is increasing in value and investors feel it will continue to grow. CCO Chief Customer Officer. Center stage A very important position. Champaign taste Having a desire to purchase premium products and services. Circle the wagon Gathering person(s) who provide support and additional resources against opposing actions. Climbed the ladder Promoted to higher-level jobs. Cost of doing business Expenses necessary before making profit. Cool under fire Ability to complete a task under stressful conditions. Counting on it Expecting it. Do the math Providing specific facts that aid in concluding or summarizing a decision.
Gray area Alternatives that are not clearly determined as positive or negative actions. Hard and fast rule Laws and/or restrictions that are not negotiable. Hard copy Copy printed on paper. Head hunter Person looking for qualified job applicants for a particular job position. Hearsay Rumors within the workplace. Heart The most important part of something; the central force or idea. Heart-to-heart talk Conversation expressing sincere or truthful opinions. Hi-powered Top producer or No.1 ranking. Hot second Immediately. Huddle room Room in a virtual office design used for private meetings or conversations. If it isn't broken, don't fix it Don't risk making things worse by changing things that don't need to be changed. In the black Company making profit.
In the red Company losing money. Jumped headfirst Began quickly and eagerly without hesitation. Key player Important participant. Kick back and relax To make a rest. Know-how A level of specific expertise. Let the chips fall as they may Attempt best move and hope for a great success. Level playing field Treating everyone equally. Loggers Persons who logged on to the internet. Measuring stick Tool used to evaluate or compare something. Mint condition In excellent condition or superior results. Missing the Boat Failure to understand and/or interpret an action. More than meets the eye More than one can see with his or her own eyes; much is happening that is not visible. Mouse-click away Ease of doing something by using the computer or Internet.
Poster child Best example. Pros and cons Arguments for and against something. Pulling rank or file Using hierarchy rank or organizational title/position authority level for making a demand to a subordinate. Quid pro quo Latin phrase meaning "something given in return for something else." Quite a stir Something that causes a feeling of concern. Rally the troops Person who gathers allies to achieve a task. Read between the lines Interpreting information that is not obvious or requires cognitive interpretations. Rubber meets the road Actions must produce high results. Sea of information Lots of information, often too much to process. Served notice Giving notification and/or warning about a task or action not being completed. Shrinking violet Potential and/or opportunities are not being used that originally were viewed beneficial. Snail mail Mail or messages that are not delivered electronically.
Smoking gun An issue or other disclosure that proves a person or organization has done something wrong. State-of-the-art The most modern type available. Step up to the plate Willingness to complete a task or deadline within a short notice. Take a back seat Actions or decisions are not top priority. Telephone tag To leave a telephone message when you attempt to return a message left for you. Thinking out of the box Nontraditional and/or creative ideas or suggestions. Throwing money out the window Decisions that are not beneficial that could have even been avoided. Time in the trenches Working with the other employees and experiencing what they contend with as opposed to managing from an office and relying solely on reports about what is happening in the workplace. Time is money Time devoted to complete a task/job has monetary value. TMI (too much information) Providing unrelated information and excessive information prior to a decision. To take a break To slow down and do something besides work.
Your calling A person's performance on the job that reflects superior skill levels. 24/7 or working around the clock Working 24 hours 7 days a week.
