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We Have to Make the Operating Model Work 

A phrase often said by a person, usually a person in a management role, who requires specific tasks to be completed but does not have the knowledge or skill set to complete the task his or herself.
A head chef was hired despite having no cooking experience and told me to cook a new chicken platter. When I asked at what temperature should I cook the chicken, the chef replied "We Have to Make the Operating Model Work."

I was given a task to build a gingerbread house with only a dirty q-tip and a used condom. When I asked my manager in what fucked up world this makes any sense, he replied "We Have to Make the Operating Model Work."
The intense, irritable state of mind one enters while occupied with a task, usually leading to an unpleasant reaction when interrupted.
Honey, darling, light of my life, I can't talk about the stupid birthday party you're throwing for me, I'm currently in workmode.
Workmode by guacamole face March 4, 2017
Getting work done while sitting comfortably in underwear and socks.
Person 1: (Talking over the phone or internet) "How's it goin' man?!"
Person 2: "Doin' great man. Getting some work done in workmode!"
Person 1: "Ohh sweet deal! Keeping your feet warm though right?"
Person 2: "Of course man! That's what the socks are for!"
Workmode by Omega Airsoft November 8, 2009

House Mouse

A man or women, unmarried, and living like a house wife or house husband. A house mouse is very pampered and well cared for, in exchange for this the mouse takes care of the house and anything elts to keep master happy.
What do you do for work?
I dont work, I'm someone's house mouse.
House Mouse by Pampered Bitch July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on June 10, 2026

Sleepy juice 

Either liquid niquil or any liquid drink with melatonin, Ashwaganda or other sleeping aids in a liquid form. If warm tea helps you get to sleep that could be sleepy juice too.
I could not sleep so I chugged some sleepy juice and now I'm so tired and sleepy.
Sleepy juice by Mercbeamish February 7, 2024
Word of the Day on June 9, 2026

How bout dem knicks? 

A phrase referring twoard the New York Knicks.
Its usually said to break an unplesent moment of silence.
Guy 1: I think I may be gay.
Guy 2: ...
Guy 1: ...
Guy 2: How bout dem knicks?
How bout dem knicks? by Flame060 March 28, 2005
Word of the Day on June 8, 2026