Office Words
A short note sent out to everyone.
Memo
To select, or to gnaw with one's teeth.
Choose/chews
The title of a news story.
Headline
Produce
The subject no one is talking about but everyone is thinking about.
The elephant in the room.
A worker employed for a limited time.
Temp
Double, or to do battle.
Dual/duel
To send out to a mass audience via radio, television, or the Internet.
Broadcast
Unpackaged food (powders, liquids, nuts, candy, etc.) that you measure and bag yourself.
Bulk
An easy target.
Where to get a cold drink, or have a casual conversation.
Water cooler
Equal, or an annual outdoor festival, or the price of something.
Fair/fair/fare
An article where the writer states their opinion.
Op-ed (short for 'opposite the editorial page')
Freshly sliced meat and cheese section. They might even make you a sandwich!
Deli
To abruptly quit a bad habit.
Cold turkey
Small, square workspaces separated by dividers.
Cubicles
To lend something to someone, or to be solitary.
Loan/lone
News that is happening right this moment.
Breaking
Sauces or spices that you add to food after it's cooked.
Condiments
To be hyperactive; to have a lot of energy.
Ants in your pants
The department you discuss personal matters with.
Human Resources (HR)
The highest point, or to glance at something quickly.
Peak/peek
Photographers who relentlessly chase celebrities.
Paparazzi
The counter where you pay for your groceries.
Checkout
"Please wait a moment."
Hold your horses