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Workplace ProcedureVol. I Confidence: Moderate
Entry #4202 · Public Archive · TML 268.6 / SPT.II

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Top Definition

Def. 01 of 8
When you're not paying attention in a meeting, but suddenly you hear your name mentioned and you still manage to answer the question.
Submitted by: [redacted] Contributor Record Sealed · 10 July 2026

verified Dr. M. Vassiliou · TML/F-204b · clerk J.B.

Public Endorsement
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This definition: 1 · Entry total: 8

Endorsements logged to TML-4202/D01

filed in Vol. I, drawer 2, shelf 3

See also TML-2261 (q.v.)

File index · TML-4202 · 8 records · select a ref to view
RefContributorRegionFiledEnd.
D01 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261
D02 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261
D03 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261
D04 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261
D05 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261
D06 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261
D07 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261
D08 [redacted] 10 Jul 20261

Alternate Definitions

D02

The disposable rain poncho you ball up and stuff at the bottom of your bag for, quote, next time. That inevitably just ends up in a bin monthly.

Submitted by: [redacted] · 10 July 2026

verified Mr. G. Coleridge · TML/F-204 · clerk S.T.A.

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D03

The old bottle of tequila you find in the drinks cabinet that keeps the party going.

Submitted by: [redacted] · 10 July 2026

verified Dr. J. Marston · TML/F-204 · clerk S.T.A.

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D04

On completion of any DIY job, hanging on to any offcuts of wood, spare screws, etc. Just in case you might need them in the future.

Submitted by: [redacted] · 10 July 2026

verified Dr. R. Hollis · TML/F-217 · clerk H.M.

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D05

The phrase you say when your husband asks you about that dress you're wearing. Is that new? What, this old thing? No, I've had this for ages.

Submitted by: [redacted] · 10 July 2026

verified Mrs. P. Akande · TML/F-201 · clerk D.E.H.

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D06

Spending 20 minutes finding a way to get out of a five-minute job that you don't want to do.

Submitted by: [redacted] · 10 July 2026

verified Mrs. E. Tindall · TML/F-217 · clerk A.D.

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D07

When you stop a child banging its head on something hard by putting your own hand in the way. §

Submitted by: [redacted] · 10 July 2026

verified Mrs. E. Tindall · TML/F-201 · clerk J.B.

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D08

That pivot you do when you're slagging somebody off and realise mid-sentence you're talking to their friend, sibling or partner.

Submitted by: [redacted] · 10 July 2026

verified Mr. G. Coleridge · TML/F-217 · clerk H.M.

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  1. Original submission redacted; reconstructed from index.
  2. Cross-reference deferred to next revision.
  3. Region note pending confirmation from contributor.