death by a thousand paper cuts n.— «“My basic position on this is that the more forward-leaning arguments should also be made,” Spindelman said. “This does not mean that they have to be the only ones that are made. Lawyers can argue “in...
Arizona pinstripes n.— «But after a few ruts with one wheel 14 inches above the other and wicked thorns scraping new “Arizona pinstripes” in the finish, it’s clear that not even a sturdy Rent-a-Wreck can make this expedition...
momtrepreneur n.— «They’re part of a growing trend of “momtrepreneurs,” a term coined to describe young mothers who are juggling home duties with home businesses.» —“Entrepreneurial mothers turn kid parties into elaborate...
CharMeck n.— «The idea is modeled on one in Charlotte, N.C. and its surrounding county of Mecklenberg, euphemistically referred to as “CharMeck.”» —“Some city-county services to merge?” by Kimball...
purse party n.— «Hundreds of women have probably been to what’s called a purse party, where you can buy fake designer handbags for a fraction of the cost. But, deputies said, it’s illegal and it could land some people in jail...
balayage n.— «The salon used a color technique called Balayage to gently cover part of the gray and leave the rest exposed, lending a more realistic finish than harsh, unnatural-looking all-over color.» —“Makeover of the...