Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Not in the cards"

"Not in the cards" means something is unlikely to happen, whether due to resources, priorities, timing, or a decision that has already been made.

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How "Not in the cards" shows up at work

A softer way to say no that borrows a sense of fate, as if the decision were made by the universe rather than by the person saying it. Common in budget conversations and roadmap reviews.

Buzzword

A redesign this fiscal year is just not in the cards given our current priorities.

Plain English

A redesign this fiscal year is unlikely given our current priorities.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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