doo-doo water n.— «Then there is what the department affectionately refers to as “doo-doo water,” a brackish substance used by the department that simulates the environment mosquitoes thrive in.» —“Fighting the...
DUST-OFF n.— «These men and women have a contract with wounded soldiers commonly called DUST-OFF. It’s an acronym standing for “Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces.” “That contract states that no matter...
hot pitting n.— «The technique, called hot pitting, allows aircraft such as F-16 Fighting Falcons that are deployed here for training to land and refuel without ever stopping their engines.» —“‘Hot Pitting’ Making a...
lean forward v. phr.— «I am told that probably prices are not going to be as bad by August as people currently worry about, but I think the president ought to be leaning forward to help people have enough gasoline, not just cavalierly...
circus save n.— «Garrett made a circus save on a shot by Vancouver’s Mike Chernoff in the third period Friday night.» —“Goalie Stars in Fighting Saints’ Win Over Blazers” Ironwood Daily Globe (Mich.) Nov. 10...
play the float v. phr.— «Writing checks for money that isn’t in your account is euphemistically called either “playing the float” or “kiting checks.”» —“Fighting those pesky NSF fees” by Don...