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(1). To subtly manipulate figures to produce a more favorable outcome.
“Well, Nick, I’m not going to lie. You’re going to owe a ton of taxes this year. Let me massage the data a bit to see if we can find a more efficient way to use some of those ‘business expenses’.”
(1). A vague term at the end of a contract that seems to obligate everybody to virtually everything they can think of.
“Yeah, so … blah, blah, blah … acts of God … blah, blah, blah … full indemnity … catch-all provision at the end … here’s a pen.”
(1). Allegedly to come up with ideas or solutions that are novel and unique (also prohibitively expensive and often slightly illegal).
“Okay, guys, if we’re going to make this spot exciting, we’re going to have to think outside the box a bit … now, when you think hypoallergenic adult undergarments, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Tom, go!”
