Everyday Office Jargon · Managing Director level

"Stop the bleeding"

"Stop the bleeding" means to take urgent action to prevent a bad situation from getting worse, typically when a company is losing money, customers, or momentum.

Say this instead: limit further losses

How "Stop the bleeding" shows up at work

Appears in board meetings and emergency leadership calls, usually after someone already knew about the problem for longer than they are admitting. The phrase implies crisis; the plan to follow is rarely as dramatic.

Buzzword

Our first priority this quarter is to stop the bleeding on churn.

Plain English

Our first priority this quarter is to prevent any further loss of customers.

Corporate Rank: Managing Director · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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