"Sidebar"
"Sidebar" means a brief, informal conversation pulled aside from the main discussion, usually between a few people.
Say this instead: quick side chat
How "Sidebar" shows up at work
Borrowed from courtrooms, it migrated to conference rooms and never left. A VP calling for a sidebar usually means the real negotiation is about to happen in the hallway.
Buzzword
Can we have a quick sidebar before the full group reconvenes?
Plain English
Can we have a quick side chat before the full group reconvenes?
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