pea shake n.— «When multiple claims are made for one horse, the winner is decided by lot, with the clerk of scales and the track’s claiming agent as witnesses. The drawing procedure is called shaking the peas. When a horseman attempts to...
Jew-bonics n.— «Consisting of self-penned compositions such as “(It’s Good to Be) a Jew at Christmas” and “Shiksas Are for Practice,” the duo’s songs have found favor with more than just fellow Jews. Tannenbaum...
throw (someone) under the bus v. phr. to reject or betray (someone); to treat as a scapegoat; to put out of favor or at a disadvantage. Editorial Note: Thanks to Sam Clements for bringing this expression to light. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
shoot-off rodeo n.— «Last year, the Army planned to test competing RPG defense systems in what officials refer to as a “shoot-off rodeo.”» —“Did the Army favor Raytheon in anti-RPG bid?” by Adam...
Yankee dime
n.— «If you’ll do me this favor in double quick time,/You shall have my best wishes and a Yankee dime.» —Huron Reflector (Norwalk, Ohio) Jan. 13, 1846. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
fussy-cutting v.— «The term “fussy-cutting” has come into favor for describing the art of cutting out desired portions of a fabric, usually small areas, to create specific effects in a quilt.…Take time to look at fabrics...