(1). Short-hand for a trading desk at a financial firm.
Desk
RANDOM LINGO
Got Legs
(1). A half-cocked idea that you came up with, blurted out at the last company sponsored happy hour and your boss accidentally overheard….and loved. It is now your primary function.
“Yes Stan! I love that idea, its definitely got legs! I can’t believe we never thought about selling cigarettes and lighters at the pump!
Failing Up
(1). Inexplicably continuing to advance in your career irrespective of results, skill, judgment or intelligence. Good for you, boss!
“I don’t understand it! Fred is months behind schedule, way over budget and they just gave him another huge project to manage! Man, talk about failing up!”