Do you find yourself thinking in office speak over the weekend and using quippy lines like "get your ducks in a row" when you're with family and friends? If you're getting raised eyebrows or heavy sighs in your daily conversations outside of work, you might be using jargon that only works in the office — and even then, it can be a little much. If you're going to speak work language, at least make sure you're using it right! Find out what these phrases mean below.

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Move the Needle

What's going to actually make an obvious difference? Make it happen!

On the Go

Busy and already halfway out the door, but probably still able to hop on that phone call.

Loop In

Get someone up to speed and include them in what's going on.

Low-Hanging Fruit

A workplace win that's easily obtained.

Check In

Meetings to make sure you're actually doing your job correctly (or at all).

Make Hay

Take advantage of an opportunity right then and there — don't waste time!

No Brainer

It's obvious.

Networking

Schmoozing with other co-workers or professionals in your field.

Table It

Translation: "We're not doing this now, but put it aside and we may revisit it later."

My Door Is Always Open

The person saying this wants you to feel like you can talk to them about anything. This may or may not be actually true.

Touch Base

Check in and catch up.

Think Outside the Box

Enough with the same old stuff, give them something new and fresh!

It Is What It Is

The verbal equivalent of throwing your hands in the air, or a nice way of saying "screw it."

Get Your Ducks in a Row

Organize things or lay out a plan.

Sync Up

Get everyone on the same page.

Ping Me

Instant message, or any kind of quick online messaging.

Thanks in Advance

Thanks for doing this. Don't screw it up.

Going Forward

From here on out, don't do whatever it was that you just did.

Lots of Moving Parts

There's a lot of stuff going on all at once — but figure out how to work with what you've got!