Jargon in the Australian Workplace

1. Get all your ducks in a row

Meaning: Be organised.
Example: Before your first day, be sure to get all your ducks in a row by preparing yourself with a pen and paper to take notes.

2. It’s a no-brainer 

Meaning: A choice or decision that is so obvious or easy, it requires little or no thought.
Example: When you’re given the opportunity to take on extra duties in your position, it’s a no brainer to accept as it offers the opportunity to learn new skills.

3. Think outside the box

Meaning: A metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally or from a new perspective.
Example: When confronted with a challenging situation sometimes it’s necessary to think outside the box.

4. At the end of the day

Meaning: When everything is taken into consideration.
Example: At the end of the day, if the customer is satisfied with the service, we have done our job properly.

5. It’s a win-win situation

Meaning: A situation or outcome where everyone comes away happy.
Example: When offering a special promotion to the consumer, it’s a win-win for all parties because the consumer gets a great deal and the company obtains a new client.

6. Touch base

Meaning: Briefly make or renew contact with someone.
Example: I will touch base with you after lunch to go through the to do list.

7. Going forward

Meaning: A progression in time from the present; the term suggests a continuing and progressive movement.
Example: Going forward, I would like to allocate 15 minutes at the end of our team meeting to type up my notes.

8. Giving it 110%

Meaning: An expression that is defined as giving all that you’ve got, plus more.
Example: I will give it 110% to have the task completed on time.

9. Close of play

Meaning: The end of the trading day or the point when trading ceases.
Example: I will have that report done by close of play.

10. It’s on my radar

Meaning: In a person's awareness.
Example: It's on my radar to do that task at 11am.