safety orange n.— «With the flags standing so high above the hydrants they will be easy to identify, even if they are buried by snow. In addition, the bright orange (commonly called “safety orange” for purposes like these) flags can be...
Mexican limo n.— «I just saw Super Crazy, a Mexican wrestler, ride to the ring on a pimped-out lawn mower. Yeah, that’s right. A lawn mower. John Deere, if you care, with leopard print seat and steering wheel covers and a little Mexican...
steal-me flag n. an upright mailbox flag, which indicates there is mail for pick-up but is also considered a signal to mail thieves. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
steal-me flag n.— «Mail it from the post office, do not leave stuff in your mailbox with the steal-me flag up.» —“Re: Shipping Tips” Usenet: comp.sys.apple2.marketplace Oct. 17, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued...
steal-me flag n.— «It’s called the “steal-me flag.” Before the little red flag on your curbside mailbox alerts postal carriers of outgoing mail, it sends a clear message to thieves.» —“How you can help stop ‘check...
steal-me flag n.— «If the red flag was up—a sign of outgoing mail for the postal carrier—all the better. Postal officials refer to it as the “red steal-me flag.”» —“Postal official: Thieves give mail high...