put a nickel in someone v. phr.— «I had figured all along that I was going to do something with my freedom after retirement. But nobody put a nickel in me to make me dance.» —“Dreamed Of Retirement But Found Another...
exploding offer n.— «A Washington judge then hinted that he could have a job if he was willing to accept it on the spot, but never made a formal offer. Finally, he got an exploding offer from 2nd Circuit Judge Amalya Lyle Kearse in New...
exloding offer n.— «Exploding Offer…A job offer with an expiration date. Often the value of the offer (usually the bonus portion) decreases slowly until that date.» —“Get that Gazelle Out of My Space!” by Eliot...
policeman n.— «Still, there are those who believe Crosby’s very life is in danger every time he steps on the ice, and to remedy the situation, the Penguins need to immediately acquire a, ahem, “policeman.” For those unfamiliar...
good money n.— «Customers say Alberto is “good money,” a slang term meaning he is good at his job. They know Alberto is aware of the small intricacies regarding their hair and the way it grows.» —“‘Cutting heads’ the Brooklyn...
book n.— «Matters improved still more. Mr. Legree moved to a job at Public School 150, just across the street from his apartment at Brownsville Houses. It was at that job that he received his “book”—became a member of a laborers’ union...