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(1). The difference between what something is and what it probably should be.
“So, you’re estimate said this would cost $1,000, but you just sent me a bill for $5,000. That’s what I would call a huge delta.”
Props to Paul A. for the submission.
(1). An unsolicited, often recurring, meeting with your boss intended to (a) make it appear to your co-workers like you are more important to the business than you actually are, and (b) make it appear to your boss like you are more important to the business than you actually are.
“Sorry, Tom. Can’t make the 2 o’clock call. I’ve got my one-on-one with Jim. Yeah, you know, gotta go over some numbers, some of the things I’ve been working on, big picture stuff….”
(1). A seriously creepy way to say “knock on wood”. Just say “knock on wood”, Ariel Castro.
“Touch wood, but I think we really have a shot at getting approval for that new water cooler we asked for.”
