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(1). A polite way to acknowledge a suggestion or idea that you actually think is completely irrelevant or incorrect.
“That’s a fair point, John, and thanks for raising it. Although, I’m not sure getting back into the subprime mortgage game is the way to go right now.”
(1). To plan out connections between systems.
(2). To plan out connections between businesses.
(3). To plan out connec…oh, whatever, it’s just some stupid expression tech guys use to make it sound like whatever project they’re working on is going to be way more complicated than it actually will be….
“Okay, so before we can get started on the functional spec for the new GUI, we’re going to have to map the current system flows, inter-custody SEFT protocols and…man, this sounds like a lot of work…any room in the budget for a consultant?”
(1). To update someone (usually your boss or your boss’s boss) on what’s been going on while they’ve been golfing.
“Since I’ve been off-site this past week, please bring me up to speed on what’s happened at the office.”
“I’ll feel better about it when I get up to speed on what’s going on.”
“Please bring me up to speed on this matter.”
“We’ll bring you up to speed on the day’s top stories after this commercial break!”
Props to Pablo for the submission!
