Say it like this
- Yes, that's on my radar, I'll look at it after lunch.
- Thanks for putting this on my radar.
- Honestly, that wasn't on my radar.
Use it at work
Confirming awareness
- Yes, it's on my radar.
- I'm keeping an eye on it.
Thanking someone
- Thanks for putting this on my radar.
- Good catch, I hadn't seen that.
Admitting a miss
- That wasn't on my radar, sorry.
- I missed that, looking now.
Don't say this
Use "on", not "in".
Don't mix it up
| Term | What it is | Who writes or uses it | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| on my radar | I'm aware and watching | everyone | issues, tasks |
| heads-up | a warning about something coming | everyone | giving notice |
| flag | to point out a problem | tech teams | raising issues |
Practice
Try it
4 quick exercises
1. A teammate asks if you've seen a bug report. You have, and will look today. What do you say?
2. Thanks for the heads-up. That deadline wasn't on my _______.
3. Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
4. Rewrite using 'on my radar': 'I know about the slow dashboard and I'm watching it.'
Say it out loud
Phrase 1 of 3
"Yes, that's on my radar, I'll look at it after lunch."
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More about on my radar
Real examples(3)
- replying in Slack
"The flaky tests are on my radar. I'll dig in this afternoon."
- in a one-on-one
"Is there anything I should have on my radar for next quarter?"
- admitting you missed something
"Thanks for flagging, the renewal date wasn't on my radar."
More mistakes(2)
Handle with care. "On my radar" can sound vague. If someone is waiting on you, add when you'll act.
- ✕It's on my radar. (when you'll never do it)✓I don't have time for this. Could someone else take it?
Don't use it to avoid saying no.
- ✕It's on my radar. (when a date is needed)✓It's on my radar; I'll have an update by Thursday.
Add a time if the other person needs to plan.
Other forms(3)
- on our / your radar other owners
"Is this on your radar?"
- not on my radar negative
"That wasn't on my radar."
- put something on someone's radar verb
"Thanks for putting it on my radar."
Often used with(3)
- on my radar · I'm aware of it
- put it on my radar · tell me about it
- off the radar · forgotten, or not visible
Similar words(3)
- I'm aware of it · plain English
- keeping an eye on it · watching it
- noted · short, written
Opposites(2)
- off my radar
- slipped through the cracks
Questions(4)
- What does on my radar mean?
- You know about something and are keeping an eye on it.
- What does not on my radar mean?
- You didn't know about it, or you don't consider it important.
- Is it 'on my radar' or 'in my radar'?
- It is "on my radar".
- Does 'on my radar' mean I will do it?
- Not exactly. It means you're aware. Add a time if you're committing to act.
