[ben_w]

Even as a native English speaker, I only understand the literal meaning, not how it (or the original) would apply here.

[senorrib]

This is an expression from the cold war, and roughly means "have you reached an agreement with your foe?" in a context that the foe is involved in the "solution" you're proposing. Something like that.

[sabbaticaldev]

it’s more like imaginary scenarios still need to face field reality