(1). To take extraordinary measures to secure a prospective client. “Pulling out all the stops” often includes fee concessions, though broker commissions are rarely part of the concession.
Pull Out All The Stops
RANDOM LINGO
Can of Worms
(1). Something you always end up opening just by asking a simple question. I mean, how were you supposed to know that Rick’s wife wore an eye patch? You didn’t even know Rick was married!
“Look, Steve … I don’t want to open up a can of worms here, but shouldn’t we be paying taxes on the money we’re making?”
High Fives
(1). Acts of public self-congratulation among co-workers, often after being notified of an increase in compensation, and almost always in front of people who did not share in that increase.
“Oh sure, while those guys are giving each other high fives over in Sales, we’re stuck here in Accounting doing the real work!”