stick the landing
v. phr.— «Onstage, the band was twinkle-toeing it toward the big finale. Kluger tore around the skins in a frenzy, the bassist plunking along behind. The keyboardist drew out a tinkling flourish, sticking the landing.» —“Strip Search” by Lauren Wilcox Washington Post Sept. 18, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Professional dog walkers call a dog obsessed with carrying sticks a branch manager. Another dog who grabs the other end of the stick and helps carry it around is jokingly called an assistant branch manager. This is part of a complete episode.
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