toss n.— «It is known, in the lexicon of television news, as a throw or toss—an onscreen handoff from one host to another. And to Jonathan Klein, the new president of CNN, none is more critical than the throw from Larry King to Aaron...
throw n.— «It is known, in the lexicon of television news, as a throw or toss—an onscreen handoff from one host to another. And to Jonathan Klein, the new president of CNN, none is more critical than the throw from Larry King to Aaron...
deck n.— «But police said after the drug deal was done, Colon approached the undercover cop with a knife. “Throw down your decks [bags of heroin],” Colon allegedly said.» —“Man Killed Trying To Steal Drugs From Cop:...
organlegger n.— «The organlegger was officially dead. His heart went into storage immediately. His skin followed, most of it in one piece, all of it still living. The doctor took him apart with exquisite care, like disassembling a...
make (one’s) bones v.— «They have reinstituted the requirement that before someone is made a soldier, he will have to ‘make his bones.’ That is, he will have to kill someone.» —“FBI Agent Nearly Was Inducted Into Mafia” by...
nouveau mod n.— «The nouveau rod is an even newer phenomenon. A custom-built creation with a modern chassis, assorted new technologies and an equally awesome engine, the nouveau rod features a handcrafted body that looks like some French...