Workplace
Bandwidth
Available capacity to take on additional work.
Plain English
Time and attention available to take on more work.
If you’re new here
A polite way to say no. If you use it, pair it with what would have to drop.
What they probably mean
“I have no time, and something would have to give.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
Easy · 2/5
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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Important
GC Simplified is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, and it does not provide official advice. Plain language is an interpretation, and interpretations can be wrong. Always verify against the source and your organization’s own guidance before acting.