Ever talk to an executive and have no idea what he or she is saying? Use our handy guide to corporate jargon to decipher it.

The Phrase What It Means
At the end of the dayUltimately
Boil the oceanWaste time
Cutting-edge/bleeding-edgeTrendsetting/groundbreaking
Give 110%Go above and beyond
LeverageManipulate or control something
Low-hanging fruitEasy task to accomplish
Move the needleMake a significant change
Open the kimonoReveal information
Perfect stormWorst-case scenario
Reach outContact someone
Run it up the flagpolePresent an idea tentatively to see if people approve it
Silver bulletA straightforward solution that’s extremely effective
Skin in the gameVested interest in something

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