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Region: US | Usage example: Put a pin in it and revisit the idea next week.

Put a pin in it

Meaning

Save something for later discussion.

Usage

Used during meetings for deferring topics.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Note-taking metaphor of marking a spot with a pin.

Common in corporate parlance over the past few decades.