Corporate Lingo
What should we tear down?
silos
What does "Meter la pata" (Stick your paw) mean?
You made a mistake, messed up, did something inappropriate.
What is a "party pooper"?
Someone who ruins the fun at a party.
What do you call an angry carrot?
A "steamed" veggie.
Translate this corporate slang.
"Let's take this offline and unpack it."
Let's talk about this in a separate meeting.
We don't have time to discuss this topic right now. Maybe later in the meeting. What should we do?
Circle Back
"Ponte las Pilas" (Get your batteries)
Work harder.
What does it mean to "put all your eggs in one basket"?
You have no diversity in your plans such that you have only one option. If that option fails, you have no other option.
Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was "two-tired".
Where do polar bears keep their money?
In a snowbank.
The speed of light is a limitation to travel within the natural world. It doesn't seem to be so in the corporate world, because we're always increasing our _________.
velocity
Ser uña y carne (to be fingernail and flesh)
To be inseparable. When two people are always together.
When do you "Bite the Bullet"?
You have to do something or endure something that will be unpleasant. So, you must grind your teeth in agony as you endure this thing.
What's red and bad for your teeth?
A brick.
What does it mean to "Give props"?
To show appreciation.
What does this statement mean?
The leadership team has worked together with HR to update our benefits package. On Jan 1 , we'll roll out our new package, so be on the lookout for the company-wide invitation to the zoom meeting.
The benefits package is shrinking.
Quedarse de piedra ( stay stone)
To be shocked, stunned, surprised.
It's not that complicated. Just get it done. You don't need to be a genius.
In the US, we'd say "It's not _____ ______"
Rocket Science
What do you call a pig that practices karate?
A pork chop.
What does "Bufar i fer ampolles" (Catalan idiom: Blow and make bottles") mean?
Describing something to be very easy and simple. Like saying "Easy peasy" or "It's a cinch".
What does this statement mean?
"We've found that client engagement is directly connected to our sustainability as a SaaS provider. In FY25, we must leverage our dependencies to filter over those found in other markets to bring about a holistic improvement in overall function-gain."
Nothing
Hablar por los codos ( speak with elbows)
Talking non-stop.
Stop panicking and calm down.
What did one snowman say to the other snowman?
I smell carrots.
What does "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
You almost didn't achieve a successful result, but you did, only by the slimmest margin.