gravy plane n.— «Mosiuoa Lekota, the defence minister, has appointed a committee to probe costly flights by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the deputy president, and other VIPs, he announced today.…“It will place the public in a position...
Tom Dick adj.— «“That performance was good from us. We felt we did enough to win the game and were in a good position. We were disappointed to lose a goal to a set-piece in the end but it was only three points at stake, that’s all you get...
squeaky bum time n.— «The pair are on one-over and in need of the win. Harrington’s position is almost as simple—first or second if Casey is in the top 35, third if he finishes outside it. At the moment Casey is tied 35th. Yes, it truly...
sweeper n.— «When it’s time for the ride, Kerri and I will get up front on the Harley with some of the Brothers, and Westbury will be in what’s called the “sweeper” position at the back of the convoy on Vickie’s BMW trike...
Coca-Colanisation n.— «We use the term Coca-Colanisation, and Tony Abbot probably ran off that. Credit has to be given to the government for addressing childhood obesity. They’ve spent $100 million on after school exercise programs...
firemedic n.— «The role of firefighter—or firemedic, as they are called in Venice—has changed, and Johnson, whose last day as fire chief is Monday, hopes he has led the department in the right direction.» —“Venice finds position to...