The Language of Business

We have to consider how there are unique contexts with a unique body of words.

Some of these words acquire a new meaning when applied in these contexts.

For example: "What's up?" Could mean "How are you?" or "What is actually up there? A bird? A plane? Superman?"

From here, language gets only complicated because of the change of context. One word can mean a different thing with family, friends, school, or any different social group, including, work.

Here are some vocabulary words and expressions that you may find in any business venture!

Elevator pitch

To catch up

To be ahead of the curve

Elevator pitch: Accurately present your project or company in a short amount of time

To catch up: To pick up on work

To be ahead of the curve: To plan ahead and foresee results

A ballpark figure

To kick off

By the book

A ballpark figure: A rough estimate

To kick off: To start

By the book: To follow the rules accordingly

To look at the big picture

To drop the ball

To be in the black / red

To look at the big picture: To see things from an overall perspective

To drop the ball: To fail at something

To be in the black / red: Black means you are making money and red means the opposite