postpone discussion/decision · put it aside for later
You're in a meeting, and a topic comes up that's important but not urgent, or maybe it needs more research. 😱 Instead of getting sidetracked and derailing the current discussion, you can use this phrase to suggest moving past it for the moment. It's super useful for keeping your discussions focused and on track! 🏈
During a team meeting, a colleague brings up a complex issue that requires extensive research before a decision can be made, but it's diverting the current discussion. Which English expression would you use to suggest postponing the topic to stay focused on the agenda? A. Let's address that immediately. B. Punt on that for now. C. We can resolve this right here.
💡 **Fun Fact!** The term 'punt' comes from American football, where a punter kicks the ball away to the opposing team to give up possession but gain better field position. In the business world, it means to 'kick' a topic down the road for later discussion. It's typically informal but perfectly acceptable in many corporate settings to manage meeting time effectively. Just make sure the topic actually *does* get revisited later! 😉