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(1). To include (but not necessarily disclose) certain information (usually fees) in a presentation or report.
“So, love the proposal, Ron. Let me ask you a question … I’m not seeing your commission on this anywhere … am I missing something or is that already baked into these numbers?
(1). To make empty threats to your opponent in a litigation in an attempt to get them to back down (and, hopefully, just settle already!).
“Don’t listen to those guys, Mitch. They’re just rattling sabres trying to make you nervous. Everyone knows you didn’t kill that prostitute in that motel room. We DO all know that…right, Mitch?”
(1). That anxiety-inducing term every department faces at comp time. Will it go up? Will it go down? Did we hit our numbers? Where am I on the performance chart this year? Yikes!
“So, team, unfortunately, it looks like we’re going to have to reduce headcount this year by at least two. The good news is, no one likes Larry and Monica, so they’re out. The bad news is … Larry, Monica, can you please see my in my office after this meeting? Thanks a bunch.”
