high net n.— «The name of the game is to free up cash and tip $1 million—or $2 million in the case of married couples—into a tax-free super zone. “The “high nets” (industry lingo for high net worth individuals) are doing...
general n.— «“General” is shorthand for an audition that is open to the general acting public. It is also referred to as a general call, open call, or sometimes a cattle call. Generals are typically done when producers or casting...
frog condo n.— «The animals are then caught with nets, thanked for their services (sometimes with a kiss), and returned to “frog condos,” basically large metal canisters with a few inches of water.» —“Celebrating, and Quarreling...
hooking n.— «There was bickering among players across the net at several matches with players from one team accusing players from the other team of deliberately making incorrect calls—“hooking” in tennis parlance.» —“Aragon holds on...
pay-for n.— «I think Chairman Greenspan mentioned today that he thought that it would be a slam dunk, no-brainer if you could find a pay-for for that, if you could make it so that it was revenue neutral. But I would argue that if you were...
welfare wall n.— «Flaherty’s target is a situation often called “the welfare wall.” As a result of increased taxes and reduced income support from government programs, a typical single parent with one child who takes a low...