green shoot n.— «In recent weeks, “green shoots,” or signs of improvement in the economy (the term was coined by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke), have been eagerly received by investors who’ve been looking for...
fat washing n.— «Although in this case it’s bacon-flavored bourbon, and the process, known as a fat washing, is different from a typical infusion. Essentially, beverage director Paul Westerkamp renders bacon, combines the grease with...
sterilisation n.— «Central banks build reserves by creating domestic currency to buy the dollar and euro reserves. This has a cost, via inflation or through what is known as “sterilisation.” Sterilisation costs arise when a...
repo market n.— «Barb at 321Gold.com keeps track of Federal Reserve Bank Temporary Reserves, known as the repo market, which are merely the interaction between (theoretically) somebody who needs some very short-term money for some reason...
rark up v. phr.— «Canterbury fan Hamish Kilworth said a group of 10 “hardcore” fans would control the area. All South Islanders were welcome to join the festivities. “It will be a big day out and the one-eyed Canterbury...
suck rubber v. phr.— «Someone who didn’t have to suit up in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear and “suck rubber” thought up that requirement.» —“Letters: Cracks in awards system” by James J. Weller in...