(1). A stupid word used in place of “history”.
“Hey Mike, why don’t you give him the back story on the Collins deal?”
Props to Lisa for the submission.
Back Story
RANDOM LINGO
Sense of Urgency
(1). A term generally used when providing negative feedback intended to imply that a particular empolyee is lazy or takes an inordinate amount of time to complete tasks. Over-caffeinated junior stockbrokers often use the term to describe the pace of action by other, non-commission-based areas of the firm (e.g. operations), implying that only they are truly providing adequate service to their clients (when, in actuality, all they really care about is getting paid faster).
“Hi Jim, it’s Pierce. Hope you’re doing well. Just wanted to check in on the hold-up with the Altman account. You know this is a really important client to the firm and I just don’t think you’re showing the same sense of urgency we are about getting this account open. Now, I understand today is Christmas, but…”
Make Glue Out of a Dead Horse
(1). To beat an issue to death over and over again, usually for the benefit of one guy on the conference call who just can’t seem to get it.
“Look, fellas…I don’t want to make glue out of a dead horse here, but I’m still not seeing the benefit to switching to GEICO.”