Everyday Office Jargon · Managing Director level

"Bring your "A" game"

"Bring your 'A' game" means to perform at the highest level of your ability, giving full effort and focus to an important task or event.

Say this instead: do your best work

How "Bring your "A" game" shows up at work

Shows up most often in pre-game speeches from managers before client pitches, all-hands presentations, or sales calls that have been on the calendar for two months. The implicit message is that your B game exists and today is not the day for it.

Buzzword

This is the biggest pitch of the year, so everyone needs to bring their "A" game.

Plain English

This is the biggest pitch of the year, so everyone needs to perform at their best.

Corporate Rank: Managing Director · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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