hard figure n.— «Some might call Clappy a dummy for not taking such a high-profile part in a Hollywood movie. But you’re not supposed to call him that. The proper term is “hard figure,” those in the ventriloquism trade say. Clappy is a...
Hollywood hairdressing n.— «Mokbel turned down a procedure called “Hollywood hairdressing,” which artificially covers bald spots, in favour of the more exclusive laser treatment.» —“Truth about Fat Tony’s...
plant the flag v. phr.— «With an average of nearly 12 movies opening every week, claiming prime big-screen real estate as far in advance as possible is crucial.…“We had to ask ourselves whether it made sense to open against another...