Business English from All Ears English BE 111: Let's Put a Pin in It: How to Delay Something at Work
Jun 13, 2023
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Meaning Of "Put A Pin In It"
- "Put a pin in it" means to delay or hold off on a topic to address it later.
- The phrase signals importance while postponing action until a better time.
Pause Important Topics During Meetings
- Use the phrase in meetings when the topic is important but the discussion is derailing the agenda.
- Say "Let's put a pin in it" to pause and revisit the issue later with full attention.
Delay Decisions Until Information Arrives
- Delay decisions when you lack necessary information or have dependencies.
- Say "Let's put a pin in it until we hear back from [party]" to buy time for needed input.