helicopter research n.— «I made them a promise that we weren’t going to practice what is known as “helicopter research,” where you go into a community, get your research data, publish a paper and walk away.» —“Two...
relocatable n.— «n an industrial lot alongside Pike Road, amid steel frames and giant cranes, is where portables are born. The concrete cottages that go together like an erector set and promise more permanence are finding their way to...
concretable n.— «In an industrial lot alongside Pike Road, amid steel frames and giant cranes, is where portables are born. The concrete cottages that go together like an erector set and promise more permanence are finding their way to...
red chip n.— «Does this index of 25 Chinese stocks (all listed in Hong Kong, commonly called “red chips”) provide you with the growth you’d expect from China?» —“A Better Way to Play China’s Promise” by Michael...
hell night n.— «It was all about alleged hazing at the Memphis fire department during a training event commonly called “hell night.”…Memphis City leaders promise their firefighter training has changed since some...
twist one’s cap v. phr.— «If you however say sorry now i promise i won’t twist your cap in the maze when i see you, just max you and let you live to at least to put up a decent score.» —“Re: Advancement in south” by State...