Engineering Terminology:

A number of different approaches are begin tried
We are still pissing in the wind.
Extensive report is being prepared on a fresh approach to the problem
We just hired three kids fresh out of college.
Close project coordination

We know who to blame.

Major technological breakthrough

It works ok, but looks very hi-tech.

Customer satisfaction is delivered assured

We are so far behind schedule the customer is happy to get anything delivered.

Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive

The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch.

Test results were extremely gratifying
We are so surprised that the stupid thing works.
The entire concept will have to be abandoned

The only person who understood the thing quit.

It is in the process

It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is about hopeless.

We will look into it, forget it!
We have enough problems for now.
Please note and initial

Let's spread responsibility for the screw up

Give us the benefit of your thinking
We'll listen to what you have to say as long as it doesn't interfere with what we've already done.
Give us your interpretation

I can't wait to hear this bs! Your warped opinion will be pitted against our good sense.

Let's discuss
Come into my office, I'm lonely.
All new

Parts not interchangeable with the previous design.

Rugged

Too damn heavy to lift!

Lightweight

Lighter than rugged.

Years of development

One finally worked.

Energy saving

Achieved when the power switch is off.

Low maintenance

Impossible to fix if broken.