(1). Two co-workers who are currently engaged (or appear to be engaged) in an extramarital affair.
“You and Sean are totally work spouses. Hey, weren’t you wearing that blouse yesterday?”
Work Spouses
RANDOM LINGO
Diplomatically-Challenged Conversation
(1). An awkward, and ultimately heated, exchange where someone inevitably says something wildly inappropriate, often ending the conversation with a call to HR.
“Yeah, so … let’s just say it was a diplomatically-challenged conversation from start to finish. I don’t think Mike is going to be going on any more client calls anytime soon.”
My Hands Are Tied
(1). What your boss says right after your comp discussion and right before he drives home in his Maserati.
“So, there it is, Jim. I’m sorry we couldn’t do more for you this year, but my hands are tied. Something, something … down year … something, something … we all have to share the pain … something, somethi … hey, what’re you doing with that letter opener?”