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(1). In finance, to sell investments that have appreciated quickly in an attempt to lock in profits. The phrase is used by financial advisors when speaking with clients to provide them with a sense of accomplishment that will; 1 lead to their approval, and 2 allow the advisor to gloss over the poor performance of other investments in the portfolio.
(1). A huge, and largely cosmetic, upgrade to your current, obsolete systems. Or in other words … money well spent!
“So, we are looking to roll out the platform uplift sometime in Q2. Certain dependencies remain which may impact this timeline, including Ken over here never showing up for work. Oh, and Ken? Can you see me in my office after this call?”
(1). Some kind of new IQ test the government makes kids take to see if they’re going to be doctors or…not doctors.
“My son found the Woodcock-Johnson to be a little overwhelming…I think he definitely needs to have extra time when he takes his SATs…my attorney thinks so, too.”
Props to Katie B. for the submission.
