- It's in the process
We forgot about it until now. - It's under consideration
We never heard about it until now. - It's under active consideration
We're trying to locate the correspondence. - We'll look into it
Meanwhile, you may forget it, too. - We'll take this up at our next meeting
That will give you time to forget. - We're making a survey
We need more time to think up an answer. - The members think
The last one I talked to - Let's get together on this
You're probably as mixed up as I am. - We can go over this at lunch
It's time we ate on your expense account. - Active project
Make more copies and add names to the memo. - Note and initial
Let's spread the responsibility. - Reliable source
The man I just met. - Unimpeachable source
The guy who told the man I just met. - Consultant
Anyone with a briefcase more than 50 miles from home. - Forwarded for your consideration
You hold the bag for awhile. - Program
A project requiring more than one telephone call. - Project
A word that makes a minor job seem major. - Implement
Hire more people and expand the office.
Glossary of Administrative Terms