If you’re having a particularly tough time, you might say that you’re “having a hard fight with a short stick.” The idea is that if you’re defending yourself with a short stick, you’d be at a disadvantage against...
Hyperbolic Headlines Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity!!!! Or maybe not. You’ve seen those breathless headlines on the internet, like “You Won’t Believe What This 7-year-old Said to The President!” They’re supposed to...
late train n.— «Haass recounted how the special interest donations start flowing to incumbents as soon as they are elected. All the people who supported the council member’s opponent get on the “late train,” as it is called...
meg n.— «The objective of this game is real simple. Each player will try to “meg” the opponent while trying not to be “megged” themself. A “meg” or “nutmeg” is when a ball is played through...
pantload n.— «Vince seems to be having a harder and harder time giving Hogan bigger than life opponents. After so many fat-guy feuds, a Hogan match can’t build anxiety in the marks unless the opponent is a mega pantload.» —“Re:...
clearing n.— «He has noticed that Mr. Rumsfeld, 74, often wins points because, after hitting a shot, he does not get out of the way so his opponent has a chance to return the ball, a practice known in squash as “clearing...