A boodler is someone involved in political graft or corruption. The word likely derives from Dutch boedel, meaning “property.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Boodler” Grant, do you know the word boodler...
bake-off n.— «Studios frequently stage “bake-offs,” calling in up to 10 writers for a single rewrite job. Each writer offers his or her take on the property, meaning extensive fleshing out of the material—for free...
sticks and bricks n.pl.— «They were not among those who plunged into legal battle with the diocese over “sticks and bricks,” as they call it. “If we are going to live and die for this property,” Cook said...
rent-a-cow attrib.— «The suit alleges that the investors have taken advantage of the so-called “rent-a-cow” provision that allows tax breaks on property used for agriculture or grazing.» —“Pima sues to recoup ‘rent-a-cow’...
rip deal n.— «The most common scam, known as a “rip deal”, originated in France and has spread into Spain. It works like this: people posing as buyers contact you, pretending to be keen to buy quickly, without viewing, no questions asked...
pour-over will n.— «What your attorney probably has suggested is that you execute what is known as a pour over will. A pour over will essentially leaves all your property to your trust. The pour over will is sort of an estate plan’s...