Buzzword Adjectives & Filler · Vice President level

"The reality is"

"The reality is" is a phrase used to introduce a point framed as the true or overlooked facts, often dismissing what was just argued.

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How "The reality is" shows up at work

VP-level and above use this to override a discussion without technically interrupting it. Whatever came before is now recast as idealism, and the speaker is positioning their view as the adult version of the conversation.

Buzzword

The reality is, we don't have the budget or the runway to pursue both tracks.

Plain English

We don't have the budget or the runway to pursue both tracks.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Buzzword Adjectives & Filler

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