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“And Them” Colloquialism

If Sam and them are going to be here after while, can the “and them” mean just one additional person? In some parts of the country, it could be Sam’s wife, or Sam’s entire softball team. A listener from Texas shares this...

Goverment Motors

Goverment Motors  n.— «Now, “we the people” are on the hook and are the official owners of over 60% of General Motors. Or as it is called today; “Government Motors.”» —“The GM Bankruptcy: Only The Tip Of A Very...

scratch and dent mortgage

scratch and dent mortgage  n.— «Hanover’s primary niche is buying “scratch and dent” mortgage portfolios that for one reason or another do not qualify for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.» —“Hanover Weathers REIT...

rapresario

rapresario  n.— «Rumors have been swirling this morning that rapresario Jay-Z (aka Shawn Carter) was in a plane crash this morning.» —“Jay-Z in a Plane Crash—NOT TRUE” TMZ.com May 4, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued...

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