Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Sitting ducks"

"Sitting ducks" means being in a vulnerable or exposed position where problems, competitors, or criticism can easily land.

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How "Sitting ducks" shows up at work

Shows up in competitive reviews and risk discussions, usually to inject some urgency into a room that has grown comfortable. The speaker almost always has a proposed solution waiting.

Buzzword

Without a mobile strategy, we're sitting ducks against the competition.

Plain English

Without a mobile strategy, we're wide open to losing ground to competitors.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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