collective begging n.— «When Murray was through, the delegates leaped to their feet and cheered loud & long. But it was not unanimous. Grumbled one rescindist after the final vote: “Hell, we haven’t even got collective begging...
take a zero v. phr.— «I have come in from the AT for two nights to hit the post office, the store, the laundromat and get a shower. Everyone in town is very understanding, want to know how long you’re out for, are you having fun out there...
protect eggs v. phr.— «The coaches met Tuesday about implementing an early signing period, similar to what the NCAA employs for men’s and women’s basketball.…“It helps everyone. You don’t have to babysit (a committed prospect) or...
blacking out n.— «We haven’t been attacking the fire from the front, but controlling it from the flanks to stop it spreading.…The process was called “blacking out” which involved mopping up where the fire had burned already, dousing...
fankle n.— «Well here I am Babe with fankles (fat ankles)! I haven’t had any problems with swelling until now. The other night we were at my mum and dad’s for dinner and I looked down at my ankles and they were no longer there...
flake v.— «Prosecutors are now widening their investigating to include several other Brooklyn South vice officers for an old, but illegal police practice called “flaking.” Flaking is when false arrests are made in order to...