Feb 18, 2012 · Similar to Boss/Guv, Sergeants you have a reasonably familiar working relationship with are generally called Sarge, or in The Met & a few other forces, Skip. Formally, …

Feb 27, 2012 · People in a higher position (UK usage): commonest term is "manager". Your immediate supervisor is generally referred to as your "line manager" or possibly "team leader" …

Mar 23, 2007 · The usual phrase is the right-hand man - meaning the person who is the closest henchman to a leader, or assistant to a boss. This is all to do with the fact that most people …

Dec 24, 2014 · To say you are reserving or blocking out his/her time implies that you have the authority to tell your boss where he/she should be and what he/she should be doing. That falls …

Oct 21, 2013 · If you definitely can't make it (that seems to be the case), you're not actually asking permission; rather, you're informing your boss that you won't be there, and you hope that he or …

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Jun 30, 2018 · Dagwood: Boss, how many times did I ask you for a raise without success? Boss: Hundreds, probably. D: Exactly! And what does that tell you? B: Obviously, that one of us is a …

Jan 29, 2006 · I'm a bit late reading this thread and I notice you have already received plenty of advice on how to buy coffee for a cute male boss/co-worker. In order to explore different …

Sep 24, 2013 · Please, how would you rephrase the phrase "The thing is ..." in a formal register? For example: ´I have a problem. The thing is, my boss gives me too much work.´ ´I need to …

Feb 17, 2009 · So if my boss at work says "I'm going to be late for the meeting since I have a doctor's appointment," I'd probably just say "okay, we'll start without you." If the same boss …