Scope Creep
The slow, undocumented expansion of what a project includes. Arrives disguised as 'quick additions' and 'while we're at it.' The silent killer of budgets and weekends.
Heard in the wild
“The lobby refresh became a full renovation — textbook scope creep.”
Tone check: Danger
Real and lethal. The only defense is paperwork: change orders or it didn't happen.