jargons Flashcards
what is a jargon
words and phrases that are used by a particular profession or group that are usually difficult for others to understand
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term to signify major negative change in a patients condition
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IM
intramuscular
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FX
bone fracture
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the 9 to 5
a standard work day
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bang for the buck
to get the most for your money
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chief cook and bottle washeer
a person who holds many responsibilities
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thought shower
to come up with several ideas
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blue sky thinking
creative ideas free from practical constraints
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code eight
officer needs help immeaditely
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code eleven
the individual is at the scene of the crime
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FTP
the failure of an individual to pay a fine
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assumed room temperature
an individual has died
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10-4
okay or understand
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SAM
surface to air missile
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PCS
permanent change of station
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SQDN
squadron
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getting on a soap box
making a speech in public
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flip flopper
candidate or politician who changes his mind on certain important issues
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tree hugger
environmentalist
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lame duck
politician who is considered ineffective
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get our ducks in a row
order and organise everything effeciently and effectively
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the helicopter view
an overview of a job or a project
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boil the ocean
attempt to do something that is impossible
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pick the low hanging fruit
choose the simplest option or avenue to accomplish a task
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