secret season n.— «This latter half of spring, after the spring breaks have ended, is often called the “secret season” on the coast, because awe inspiring natural delights like these are quite common, but the beaches are generally...
Jerry Springer n.— «The American soldiers themselves were aware of how inane many of their night raids were. Back in January 2004, the unit I was with jokingly called their raids “Jerry Springers.” Why? Because the...
power pearls n.pl.— «Style setter Nancy Pelosi reinvents the importance of a signature piece, coining the term “power pearls” with her multi-colored South Sea and Tahitian Pearls strand.» —“The Allure of the Pearl for...
creeping crud n.— «The Republican state representative from Williamson County, interviewed at his Capitol office last week, for 10 days or so had been fighting what some people call the creeping crud, a debilitating mixture of cold, flu...
rubber jungle n.— «Skies were mostly clear and planes were full as spring break began in many locales. From the day before, an accidental deployment of oxygen masks—a rubber jungle, in airline-speak—was discussed.» —“Airlines Learn...
break-up season n.— «Warmer weather in Western Canada means the winter thaw of ice and snow—or “break-up season,” as it’s known in the industry—has started early this year, effectively making the winter drilling season two to...