Email & Comms Jargon · Associate level

"Flagging this"

"Flagging this" means drawing attention to a potential issue or piece of information so the recipient knows you noticed it.

Say this instead: pointing this out

How "Flagging this" shows up at work

Beloved by people who want credit for spotting a problem without necessarily owning the fix. It appears at the top of emails that are about to get uncomfortable.

Buzzword

Just flagging this for your awareness before the call tomorrow.

Plain English

Just pointing this out before the call tomorrow.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Email & Comms Jargon

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