Bob from Rockford, Illinois, recalls that forty years ago when he was in the Navy, his instructors would stamp their foot to emphasize a particular point that might be on the test later. They referred to this action as horsing up the students, and...
horse blanket n. a large, complex, or comprehensive report or chart. Etymological Note: Probably derives from a size comparison of sheets of chart paper to actual horse blankets. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
