(1). Laying off employees to balance the budget (see also RIF-ed).
“We had to right-size our company last month by about 20%.”
Props to RC Lations for the submission.
Right-Sizing
RANDOM LINGO
Join Forces
(1). Term used in advertising when two firms merge (due to takeover, government intervention, bankruptcy, etc.) to imply that customers should actually be pleased with what will likely result in poorer service and higher fees.
“We are proud to announce that the Bank of the Southern Climes has joined forces with First National Bank of Blister County to bring you an even better client experience than ever before. Please note the following branch closings…”
Flesh It Out
(1). Taking a simple outline and providing all of the details to support it.
“Okay, now picture this…Return of the GO BOTS! What do you think? Doesn’t matter…Tom, why don’t you flesh it out and get back to us with a proposal for our Monday morning meeting. Well, have a good weekend, everyone!”
Props to Ross G. for the submission.