Everyday Office Jargon · Executive level

"It's like shooting fish in a barrel"

"It's like shooting fish in a barrel" means a task is extremely easy, with little skill or effort required to succeed at it.

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How "It's like shooting fish in a barrel" shows up at work

Reserved for situations so obviously winnable that even saying it feels a little embarrassing. Tends to come from executives describing a competitor's customer base or a market segment that is, apparently, not putting up a fight.

Buzzword

With their product so far behind, winning these accounts is like shooting fish in a barrel.

Plain English

With their product so far behind, winning these accounts should be straightforward.

Corporate Rank: Executive · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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