Communicating Confidently In Meetings

Question 1

Steer clear of

Answer 1

To avoid something or someone.

E.g., We should steer clear of overly complex models that may not be easily explainable to stakeholders.

Question 2

Jump the gun

Answer 2

To start something too soon, especially without thinking carefully.

E.g., The company made some significant errors because they jumped the gun to implement a new tool without proper testing and evaluation.

Question 3

On the face of it

Answer 3

Based on the initial appearance without deeper examination.

E.g., On the face of it, customer satisfaction seems high, but a detailed survey analysis shows areas for improvement.

Question 4

Raise the bar

Answer 4

To set a higher standard.

E.g., Introducing more comprehensive data validation processes will raise the bar in terms of our data quality.

Question 5

Not going to fly

Answer 5

Unlikely to be accepted or successful.

E.g., A proposed analysis method that is too time-consuming and costly is not going to fly with management.

Question 6

Fall short

Answer 6

To fail to meet an expectation or standard.

E.g., A predictive model that consistently falls short in accuracy may need reevaluation or improvement.

Question 7

At your fingertips

Answer 7

Readily available or easily accessible.

E.g., With a well-organised database, a data analyst has all necessary information at their fingertips.

Question 8

Sit on (something)

Answer 8

To delay or fail to take action on something.

E.g., I suggest to sit on the quarterly performance report before sending it to management. I think we still need to make some adjustments.