mop and glow

mop and glow
 v. phr.— «Their buddies call them “The Mop and Glow Boys.” Members of the Oklahoma City Fire Department’s hazardous materials response unit take the kidding in stride.» —“‘Mop and Glow Boys’ Take Dangerous Duties Seriously” by Charolette Aiken Sunday Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) Dec. 10, 1989. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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