operate at full capacity: To function at the maximum level of output or efficiency. Example: The factory is now operating at full capacity.
caveating: Adding a qualification, limitation, or warning to a statement. Example: He kept caveating his advice by saying the law could change.
shave off: To reduce or remove a small amount of something, such as time, cost, or length. Example: We managed to shave off two weeks from the project schedule.
black letter test: A legal test based strictly on the written law or statutory language, without considering policy or practical considerations. Example 1: Under the black letter test, the answer is straightforward. Example 2: There is no black letter test for this issue.
prevailing view: The opinion or interpretation that is generally accepted by most people or experts. Example: The prevailing view is that the regulation applies to foreign firms.
onerous: Involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden. Example: The reporting requirements are quite onerous.
hold off (on doing something): To delay or postpone doing something. Example: Let’s hold off on signing the agreement until we receive their comments.
field questions: To answer or respond to questions, especially unexpectedly or from a group of people. Example: She fielded questions from the audience for nearly an hour.
amenable (to): Willing to accept, agree to, or cooperate with something. Example: They seem amenable to revising the contract.
pencil in: To schedule something tentatively, with the understanding that it may change later. Example: Let’s pencil in a meeting for next Thursday afternoon.
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