"Give yourself a break." |
If someone tells you this, it means you should take a short break, usually because you are working too hard. |
"Cut yourself some slack." |
Similar to the above phrase, it means that you should go easy on yourself and don't take on too much. |
"My plate is full" or
I have too much on my plate" |
This phrase means that you have a very large workload. |
"You are on it!" |
This means that you are doing a good job, and that you are on top of your work and meeting deadlines. |
"Get the ball rolling." |
This means to start the process; or begin the necessary steps (for a project). |
"Don't jump the gun" or "He jumped the gun"
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Jumping the gun means to get ahead of yourself or starting something in a hurry, when you should wait. |
"Ballpark the numbers for me" |
Ballpark in this case simply refers to estimate. |
"It is what it is."
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Some things happen that are out of your control, such as a computer malfunction. It is what it is because some things just happen, and you have to face them. |
Game plan |
Plan of action. |
Interface
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communicate or interact with. |
Circle back |
Carry out your duties, then come back to update (your manager). |
Reach out
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connect with, tap into or utilize in some way. |