(1). To try really, really hard (but still fail).
“I’ve been bending the steel on this, but I just don’t think I’m going to be able to get you that purple Geo you’re looking for.”
Bend the Steel
RANDOM LINGO
Keep The Lights On
(1). A way for members of a steady, but weak business unit to justify their continued existence to the rest of the firm.
“C’mon, Larry, cheer up. Here at Best Buy, there’s no shame in being assigned to the wire department. Sure, it’s not like it’s TVs, but it keeps the lights on!”