Definitions by kj_tennessee

stitching the spine 

The timeframe right before financial institutions are about to "close the books". The time when you're not quite done, but not quite sure how much longer it's going to take to finish.

Boss: Are far along are you on closing your books?
You: Yeah, I'd say I'm stitching the spines right now.

stitching the spine by kj_tennessee February 17, 2021