to yield to another's opinion · to let someone else decide or handle it
Ever found yourself in a meeting where you know *someone else* on the team has more expertise on a particular topic? 🤔 This expression is your golden ticket to politely pass the ball to them, showing respect for their knowledge and making sure the best person makes the call. It's like saying, "You're the expert here, so I trust your judgment!" ✨
💡 **Pro Tip!** You can use this phrase when you want to show respect for someone's authority or specialized knowledge, especially when discussing important decisions. It’s a great way to foster collaboration and empower team members. Just make sure you're genuinely deferring and not just avoiding a decision! 😉
When would you most appropriately use 'to defer to someone'? A. When you want to loudly announce your own brilliant idea. B. When a colleague has specialized knowledge on a topic and you want their expert opinion to lead. C. When you want to ignore someone's contribution to a discussion.