looming n.— «The term for misjudging an oncoming train is “looming,” said Metrolink spokeswoman Denise Tyrrell, and it can have deadly consequences. “You can’t accurately judge the distance of train,” she said...
ideagora n.— «Today P&G is a leader among thousands of companies that participate in what we call “ideagoras” where millions of ideas, innovations, and uniquely qualified minds change hands in something akin to an eBay for...
stitch-up n.— «Coun Dave Merrett, leader of the Labour group, said: “This is a complete stitch-up and I can’t believe they are trying to get away with it. “The Lib Dems are making sure that they get the answer they want about...
million-mile screwdriver n.— «“Sometimes fixing it is hard at this distance,” said Cox, who is now deputy team leader for the Mars Exploration Rovers. “You find a way to work around it,” what she calls the “million...
eye service n.— «Exposing more hypocritical behaviour of Mr Rawlings, the Patron of DFP said “If as a leader you think service to the people calls for cleaning gutters in Nima you must do so whether you are in or out of office. If you do...
belly button n.— «Hakim was a negotiator for the arms for hostages deal and as his embarrassed testimony revealed, he also had a hand in setting up a secret account to provide for the family of the ring leader of the operation, an account...