FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $80 (Australia Only).

0

Your Cart is Empty

Corporate Lingo That Makes your Skin Crawl

2 min read

Corporate Lingo That Makes your Skin Crawl

It is what it is, but we'll circle back on it, then run it up a flagpole and see if anyone looks. It's the world of corporate jargon from the playbook of overpaid CEO's! Let's "deep dive" into all the phrases that come up daily in the boardroom that make your blood boil! 

You might need to get yourself one of these before you read on...
TIGC The Inappropriate Gift Co Positive Pill Crochet

  1. “Let’s circle back”
    Translation: I’m going to forget this completely until you remind me again, because honestly your idea sucks, or I have no idea how to solve this problem.
  2. "Let’s take this offline”
    AKA: Let’s stop talking about this in front of people who will judge us, and to be honest, I don't really know what I'm talking about or if I even did the pivot table correctly.
  3. “Low-hanging fruit"
    This
     phrase makes most of you want to kick your boss in his low-hanging fruit! We’re not in an orchard, Karen. Just say let's find an easier task so we all still make budget this month. 
  4. “Touch base”
    Are we astronauts? Are we baseball players? No. We’re just trying to schedule a meeting or find an opportunity to discuss something that is only moderately important.
  5. “Pivot”
    The corporate catchphrase of the “new normal” era, when every company you’d ever bought a pen from emailed to say they were ‘here for you’ in these unprecedented times
  6. “Moving forward…”
    A very polite way of saying: “We’re pretending that mess never happened.”
  7. “It is what it is”
     The corporate version of giving up.
  8. “We’re agile”
    Unless you ask us to make a change. Then we need 3 approvals, a Purchase Order, a Venn Diagram, and a seance.
  9. “Bandwidth”
    People are not internet connections. Just say “I don’t have time" or do we have enough people to work on the project"?
  10.  “Let's park that idea”
    Code for "For fuck sake how are you even employed with these dumb ideas"! Let's be honest, the only place this suggestion is getting parked is in
    the graveyard of forgotten ideas.

These top ten stole the show, with 85% of people who commented on this post agreeing that these are the phrases they want to throw in the dumpster and set alight! 

There were a few honourable mentions, though, that deserve some airtime, here are a few more that you might want to throw around at your WIP Meeting next week...

  • Synergy
  • Value-add
  • Reach Out 🎶"and touch somebody" - Best not, or you might find yourself in HR
  • Can Everyone See My Screen
  • Looping you in
  • Run it up the flagpole
  • Move the Needle

    Need to add some fun to your office? Have a laugh at the EOFY Celebrations with our Corporate Lingo Office Bingo!


    Have some fun with our mugs, perfect for the daily grind!
    TIGC The Inappropriate Gift Co Executive Assistant because fucking miracle worker isn't a proper job title mug
    TIGC The Inappropriate Gift Co Not here to fuck spiders mug
    TIGC The Inappropriate Gift Co Work Bestie MugNeed some more fun ideas? Shop our fun gifts for the office here!




Leave a comment

Comments will be approved before showing up.


Also in Making Life Fun Again

Annual Exchange of Shit Gifts
Annual Exchange of Shit Gifts

2 min read

With the bells of Christmas in July ringing in the background, now is the perfect time to start putting together a guest list and creating your very own Shit Gift Exchange tradition! Have a laugh at our Shit themed gift ideas and make the most of the cold weather with a delightfully frosty Christmas in July event!

Read More
fun image of xmas in july gifts
The Ultimate Christmas in July 2025 Gift Guide: Unique Presents for Everyone on Your List

2 min read

Ho, ho, ho, and a sprinkle of snow! It's that time of year again – Christmas in July! While Santa might be taking a well-deserved vacation, there's no reason why we can't indulge in a little midwinter merriment. Whether lounging by the fire or hitting the slopes, it's the perfect excuse to spread holiday cheer with our Ultimate Christmas in July Gift Guide!
Read More
What to Send Someone Going Through a Divorce?
What to Send Someone Going Through a Divorce?

2 min read

It might seem that the divorce papers are the best gift for your friend coming out of a messy marriage breakdown, but we also have some great ideas and gifts to help your friend though this tough time, it will be a far easier transition with lots of laughter...and wine.

Read More