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(1). A not-so-subtle way to tell someone to stop asking if you’re available for a “quick call”.
“Umm…I should be around next Thursday, I think. My calendar’s up-to-date, so just send a meeting request.”
Props to Meg D. for the submission.
(1). A job interview your dad got you with a company that’s not hiring.
“Next steps? Well, Jim, this is just an exploratory interview right now, but if something opens up down the road, I’d love to continue our conversation.”
(1). To make empty threats to your opponent in a litigation in an attempt to get them to back down (and, hopefully, just settle already!).
“Don’t listen to those guys, Mitch. They’re just rattling sabres trying to make you nervous. Everyone knows you didn’t kill that prostitute in that motel room. We DO all know that…right, Mitch?”
