This query better finish before the meeting, or I’m in trouble.
A firm, non-negotiable end time for a meeting or task. The boss's way of saying, "I have another meeting that’s more important than this one." Always called out five minutes before the end of a call that could have been an email. A power move to make sure you know your priorities aren’t theirs.
"I have a hard stop, so let’s please get to the point before I fake a WiFi issue."
