What do you call those convenient props in illustrations and movies that cover up the naughty bits? A listener remembers an old illustrated copy of The Emperor’s New Clothes that made clever use of twigs and berries for covering, well, the...
hot body n.— «The reverse kimono dress is what the garment industry calls a hot body, meaning it sells so well that a designer makes it for more than one season, often tweaking it by using a new fabric.» —“Michelle Obama’s...
open the kimono v. phr.— «In this situation it’s essential for ABC to inform readers as to the disciplinary action taken. Was the offending reporter fired? Suspended? Given a stern talking to? Was a note put in their file? Maybe. ABC...
open the kimono v. phr. to expose or reveal secrets or proprietary information. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
nawashi n.— «The unfortunate side effect is the influx of what I call “the kimono boys.” They’re American white guys who call themselves “authentic Japanese rope masters.”…These rope masters say they have studied “the traditional...
open the kimono v. phr.— «We started four years ago with opening the kimono (budget book) and now we’re caught without our underwear.» —“Pledged projects get axed” by Jennifer Clough Evening Capital (Annapolis...