stick the landing v. phr.— «Elliott Sadler…Makes the list after sticking the landing at the Talladega finish line.» —“Nextel Cup Power Rankings” by Craig Wack Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.) Oct. 8...
stick the landing v. phr. to finish an athletic, gymnastic, or other sports performance with an ideal pose or stance, especially after a jump or leap; (hence, also outside of sports) to do or finish well; to win. Editorial Note: This term is part of...
bell cow n.— «But the goal is always the same, finish early and often. That, meanwhile, is the job of the “bell cow,” a term for the team’s lead runner who’s job it is to jump out early and interrupt another...
Monday v.— «Pratt needed only a decent finish or two in another Nationwide event to earn full status. However, that meant chasing the Tour out West and playing in 18-hole Monday qualifiers where 150-200 players would compete for 14...
thulp v. to overcome in a contest, sport, or fight; to beat, drub, or subdue; to finish off or exhaust. Editorial Note: Usually transitive: to thulp someone or something. Etymological Note: Often said to be a blend of “thump to a pulp.”...
Chicago finish
n.— «Chicago finish. Poor finish on mold or core.» —“The Metal Trades” in Wisc. Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)