Corporate Jargon Dictionary
Put a Pin in It
Passive-Aggressive Rating
8 / 10
Sincerity Rating
2 / 10
// The Fog (Corporate Definition)
"To temporarily pause discussion or action on a topic, with the intention of returning to it at a more appropriate or later time."
// The Clarity (Un-glossed Reality)
"I hate this idea, but I don't want to argue with you right now, so I'm pretending we'll talk about it later. We will not."
How They Say It
"That's a creative solution, but let's put a pin in it until after the merger is finalized."
What They Mean
"That idea is terrible. Please stop talking."
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