(1). To introduce new information into a discussion, causing confusion and distraction from the issue at hand.
“Not to muddy the waters here, but shouldn’t we address John’s tie? Kids holding hands? Really?”
Muddy the Waters
RANDOM LINGO
Deliverable
(1). A term used to indicate item(s) due at the end of a project.
“Oh, hey Tom…yeah, I know I still have a couple of outstanding deliverables on the conversion project. Sunday? Hmm…not sure that’s gonna happen. I think Jim’s around this weekend, though. Hey, Jim! Tom says you gotta come in on Sunday!”
Props to Guy G. for the submission.
Dress For The Job You Want, Not The Job You Have
(1). A statement suggesting that wearing that Pearl Jam t-shirt to work probably isn’t the best path to management.
“Hey Dave, I saw you applied for the director’s position, that’s great! One thing though. “Ten” came out like 20 years ago so you might want to start throwing a button-down on once in awhile. Dress for the job you want, not the job you have! Ya know what I mean?”