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yard
/jɑːd/
In North American English, "yard" most commonly refers to the grassy area around a house. In British English, people are more likely to use the word "garden" for this same space. When used as a unit of measurement, it is common in the US and UK, but less common in countries that use the metric system (meters). When referring to industrial areas, like a "shipyard" or "junkyard," the word describes a large, open functional space rather than a decorative garden.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon; Victoria is in a board meeting while David is pretending to work from home.
Victoria
Stop dodging my calls. Are you actually working or just mowing the yard?
David
Just circling back on some deliverables! I'll jump on a call in five.
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Victoria uses 'dodging my calls' (avoiding communication) to call out David's dishonesty. David responds with corporate buzzwords like 'circling back' and 'deliverables' to mask the fact that he is neglecting his work, highlighting their tense boss-employee dynamic.