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.
You: Yeah, I'd say I'm stitching the spines right now.
by kj_tennessee February 17, 2021