Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"In the hopper"

"In the hopper" means something is queued up, prepared, and ready to be worked on or released.

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How "In the hopper" shows up at work

A slightly dated phrase that signals readiness without committing to a timeline. Often heard from someone who wants credit for having thought ahead without being held to a date.

Buzzword

We have three new feature requests In the hopper for next sprint.

Plain English

We have three new feature requests queued up and ready for next sprint.

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