buttoned up
To finish, or correctly complete a job. commonly used by people from a naval or military background.
It took awhile, but, Donny buttoned up that project and we're good to go on our next contract.
By chiefbean1107
To finish, or correctly complete a job. commonly used by people from a naval or military background.
It took awhile, but, Donny buttoned up that project and we're good to go on our next contract.
By chiefbean1107
Having your act together, being professional, and/or conducting extensive, appropriate, and effective planning. This definition is distinct from another meaning — quiet, non-transparent, secretive, etc.
Unlike in India, the train system in Europe is buttoned up—trains run on time, bathrooms work, conductors check tickets, and accidents are rare.
By SM5682