Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"On the same page"

"On the same page" means everyone involved shares the same understanding, expectations, or agreement about a situation or plan.

Say this instead: in agreement

How "On the same page" shows up at work

Called upon constantly to confirm alignment that may or may not exist. Saying it does not produce agreement; it just creates the social expectation that everyone will nod. Follow-up emails that confirm specifics are more useful.

Buzzword

Before we move forward, I just want to make sure we are on the same page about timelines.

Plain English

Before we move forward, I just want to make sure we are in agreement about timelines.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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