kicker n.— «Elapor is a rather odd material, it has an almost “soapy” feel to it and, as a result, can only be successfully assembled using cyano and activator (often known as “kicker”). So, armed with plenty of...
headhouse n.— «By the autumn of 2007, the first new aboveground structure at ground zero in four years should be completed, on Vesey Street. This will be a passenger entrance pavilion, or headhouse. It will serve the temporary PATH...
elevator pitch n.— «Be very careful! What you say next will make all the difference in the relationship and delivering a stellar elevator pitch.» —by Anthony Parinello Getting to VITO Jan. 25, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued...
elevator pitch n. a very short persuasive speech, usually delivered impromptu. Also elevator speech. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
elevator speech n.— «Tom Boardman urges that we always have available a 30-second “elevator speech” for when we ride the elevator with our chief executive officer and are asked, “Well, what’s new in the numbers game...
elevator spiel n.— «The art of the pitch boils down to what we call “the two-minute elevator spiel.” You’re on your way to your office, and you’re riding the elevator. The doors open, and the CEO gets on. As the doors slowly...