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Let's take this offline
Used in meetings to redirect a conversation that involves only certain people
Literal Meaning
Let's: Let us; Take: To seize; This: A specific thing; Offline: Not online.
Actual Meaning
This conversation is too detailed, off-topic, or sensitive for the current group - we should discuss privately
Examples in Context

Manager: 'Let's take this offline and sync up after.' (Translation: This isn't relevant to everyone here)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Not a dismissal, but a redirect
  • 2Indicates the topic needs focused discussion
  • 3May mean the topic is sensitive
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
discuss privately
talk one-on-one
handle in private
have a side conversation
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