hully-gully adj.— «Bud Burdick of Omaha will be one of Thursday night’s top entries in the modified stock car racing program.…Thursday’s card…will be highlighted by the “hully gully” finale.» —“Burdick Vies ni...
filling the tree v. phr.— «Dole has blocked action on the wage increase with a parliamentary maneuver known as “filling the tree,” which means no amendments may be made on pending legislation.» —“Gridlock vs. Checks and...
head-topper n.— «Players measuring 6-foot or taller roam the halls of at least five SWI schools, the head-topper being Council Bluffs Lewis Central.» —“SWI Volleyball Teams Blessed With Tall Talent” by John Fey Omaha...
diesel therapy n.— «Sileven said “diesel therapy” is used to punish certain prisoners by continously driving them around the country.» —“Sileven Says He Fears for Safety If Hansen Is Returned to Prison” by...
bring the wood v. phr.— «Thomas declined to say what “bringing the wood” means. “We’d like to keep that a secret ourselves,” Thomas said. “Everyone on the team understands about bringing the wood. We don’t...
bring the wood v. phr.— «LSU expects to get hit, and I won’t disappoint. I will bring the wood. If I don’t get blocked, bring out the stretcher because somebody’s going to need it.» —“Thomas’ Talk Is Music to NU” by Lee...