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touch base
What does touch base mean?
Classic office jargon for a short catch-up.
"I'll touch base with the client tomorrow."
Origin
American business jargon borrowed from baseball, meaning to make brief contact, now a corporate cliche.
Frequently asked questions
What does touch base mean?
Touch base is corporate speak for briefly checking in with someone.
Where does touch base come from?
It's borrowed from baseball and became common business jargon.
What does touch base mean at work?
It means having a short catch-up or status update.
Why is touch base mocked?
It's seen as empty corporate filler alongside phrases like circle back.
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