11 p.m. player
n.— «That is what happens when you chase 11 p.m. players, also known as past-prime-time players, something the Mets do often.» —“Pedro is a big mistake” by Shaun Powell Newsday (N.Y.) Nov. 30, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
yard sale n.— «On the other hand, goggles can be a pain, tend to fog up at the wrong moments and are just another piece of hardware to recover after a “yard sale” type fall.» —“Re: ski goggles” by grr@cbmvax.commodore.com (George Robbins) Usenet:...
yard sale n.— «The “yard sale” resulted completely from the fact that I was going to fast, given the fact that I was coming down from an easy slope where all the folks around me were going waaaay slower, and doing occasional panic stops.» —“Re:...
yard sale n. especially in skiing or other snow-based sports, a fall or spill; a wipeout. Etymological Note: Perhaps from the appearance of “sporting goods spread out all over the yard.” (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
yard sale n.— «I responded to her praise with a “face plant” and “yard sale”—falling flat while my skis and poles went in four directions. It might have hurt if we both hadn’t been laughing so hard.» —“A Turn For The Better After A Year Off The...
yard sale n.— «A good fall always makes for a good story. But boarders and skiers agreed that wearing a helmet is essential for making your average yard sale nothing more than a goofy tale to tell your friends.» —“Skiers and boarders unite in...
