The term highway robbery has its roots in the late 17th century, when traveling in and out of town by night could be particularly dangerous. Highway robbers would leap out of the darkness, point a weapon at the occupants of an approaching carriage...
hop-and-pop n.— «She was competing in what is called a “hop and pop,” a “low-altitude jump where her chutes deployed almost immediately.”» —“Investigators: Skydiving death likely an accident” by Paula Aven Gladych Daily Times-Call (Longmont...
