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Matfever Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

LOCK IT DOWN

Hi,

A: Have you done the project?
B: Almost done, sir.
A: Just lock it down. I have to bring it to the meeting now.

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The first meaning I get from "lock it down" is to secure something. But in reference to a project, especially computer-related, it might mean to get it to a state where no more changes are being made.

  • The first meaning I get from "lock it down" is to secure something.
  • But in reference to a project, especially computer-related, it might mean to get it to a state where no more changes are being made.
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The first meaning I get from "lock it down" is to secure something. But in reference to a project, especially computer-related, it might mean to get it to a state where no more changes are being made.
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Hi,

A: Have you done the project?
B: Almost done, sir.
A: Just lock it down. I have to bring it to the meeting now.

A few points in addition apart from the 'lock-down' phrase.

A: Have you finished the project?
B: Almost done, sir. (In N
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CliveIn N. America, using 'sir' like this is unusual, in my experience.)
CliveIn my experience, bosses commonly say 'please' with orders.
yea..
CliveA 'project' is not normally thought of as something you can pick up and bring.
no. I means "The project" is a file which you could transfer
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Hi,

As long as you and the boss understand what you are talking about, it's fine.

Clive
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CliveAs long as you and the boss understand what you are talking about, it's fine.
yea.. thanks!
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Hi,

Yeah, not yea.

Clive
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CliveYeah, not yea.
Yeah. Emotion: giggle

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