Arthur translates
Say it so people understand it.
Turn jargon into plain English—or turn a perfectly sensible sentence into magnificent corporate waffle.
Arthur's translation
“Allow me.”
Someone has clearly swallowed a management handbook.
Someone has clearly swallowed a management handbook.
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Try an example, then make it your own.
The jargon buster
Familiar phrases, slippery meanings. Arthur gives each one a clear explanation and a better example.
Circle backTalk about it again, usually later.
Touch baseHave a quick chat.
Low-hanging fruitThe easiest useful work.
LeverageUsually just “use”.
SynergyPeople or things working well together.
BandwidthEnough time or capacity.
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Five places jargon likes to hide
Arthur keeps the meaning and removes the performance.
Work emailsWhen “please revert” simply means reply.
MeetingsWhat was decided, by whom and when.
Job advertsThe details behind the polished phrases.
Customer serviceThe next step behind the script.
Official lettersFormal wording in everyday English.
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Three everyday wording headaches, sorted
A missing reply, a raised eyebrow or a salary with no number. Arthur has a few suggestions.
Know someone fluent in corporate waffle?
Send them Arthur. Entirely out of kindness, naturally.