LEANING IN

LEANING IN 
Leaning in means to embrace challenges, take risks, and pursue opportunities aggressively, especially in a professional setting or when facing difficult situations.Meaning and UsageProfessional definition: Asserting oneself in the workplace, seizing leadership roles, and actively speaking up rather than stepping back.General/Personal definition: Embracing an uncomfortable feeling, conversation, or situation instead of avoiding it.Origin: Popularized by Sheryl Sandberg’s 2013 book Lean In, which encouraged women to push forward in their careers.Example SentencesProfessional: "Instead of staying quiet during the merger, Sarah chose to lean in and pitch her strategy to the executive board."Personal/Emotional: "The therapist advised him to lean in to his feelings of grief rather than trying to distract himself."