Communication For International Business. Rus Slater

Q. Quart into a pint pot R. Raise the bar S. Swimlane (as a verb) T. Think on your feet U. Under the radar V. Virgin territory W. Window of opportunity X. generation X Y. Your guess is as good as mine Z. Zero tolerance

      … and if you do, make sure that you are careful when communicating internationally.

      Idiomatic language is confusing enough, but also be aware of the tendency to create new words that will similarly present problems for interpreters and individuals when used in international situations:

      Co-opertition: a compound of co-operation and competition used as a sort of alternative to ‘friendly rivalry’

      Blamestorming: Having an apparently open critiquing session which is really about pointing the finger of blame at someone

      Idiomatic language may feel more comfortable to the speaker but ‘can confuse the Hell out of’ the listener.