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(1). Getting back to the basics of the job.
“Look, Joe…I think it’s really great that you are writing all of these articles lately. But, I think you really need to focus on blocking and tackling for a while. When was the last time you gave any of your clients a call?”
Props to Joyce G. for the submission.
(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). A military-inspired term describing techniques for ensuring the consequences of one’s actions fall on one’s boss or other senior manager (see CYA).
“The Greenberg account is about to fall through. Let’s make sure to mention Scott’s part in this to provide some air cover for our department.”
