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Out of Pocket

Cliché Communication Buzzword General

Unreachable — or paying personally, or (regionally) out of line. Three meanings, one phrase, endless confusion. Context and generation determine which insult or expense you've implied.

Heard in the wild

“I'm out of pocket Friday afternoon — the inspection runs long.”

Tone check: Cliché

Ambiguous by design at this point. If money or offense is possible, choose different words.

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