pea soup n.— «Pea soup. An expression meaning the boss is coming.» —“Metallic Lathers’ Slang and Jargon” by Metallic Lathers’ Union of New York and vicinity, Local 46 of the Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers International Union Lexicon of Trade Jargon ...
big dog n.— «Big dog—to owe a large bill.» —“Jargon from Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America, Local 37, 389 East 154th St.” by Hatch in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued...
stealing centre n.— «As a result, the Local Governments rather than serve as units of development, have constituted largely “stealing centres,” drawing directly from the rich phraseology of our President.» —“Our Oil Federalism” by Josef...
silo funding other.— «We’ve neglected, not only the law, but the infrastructure of public health for more than a century and now what we have to do is stop the silo funding and more generalized funding and capacity level at the state and local...
tip-on n.— «One tactic is the tip-on, a small paper square affixed to the cover that highlights an article of interest to readers in that area.» —“Special Promotions Boost Local Newsstand Sales” by Susan Hovey Folio Mar. 1, 1993. (source: Double...
ghost soldier n.— «There were no regular South Vietnamese Army units station in Phuoctuy, and the province grew rich on “ghost soldiers,” phony names on the military roster.» —“Battle for Datdo Tests Local Vietnamese Leadership” by Fox...
