Monday hammer n.— «Workers at construction sites use a very heavy hammer to break rocks and concrete. They call it a “Monday hammer.” Why “Monday hammer?” Because, they say, on Mondays they come to work fresh and...
talent bucket n.— «When Cardinals vice president of player procurement Jeff Luhnow cites the organization’s line of prospects, he refers to the club’s “player portfolio.” Asked about the team’s board for last week’s player...
rocking chair job n.— «It will be no rocking-chair job for whoeever does the catching for the St. Louis Browns next season.» —“Batting ‘Em Out in The Hot Stoveleague” Washington Post Feb. 17, 1925. (source: Double...
beer shooter n. a person who dispenses beer in a brewery. Editorial Note: At Anheuser-Bush in St. Louis, there exists today a term lunch shooter, who is the person that collects lunch orders and fetches the food. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
MSM n.— «As of Friday, neither the president nor anyone representing the mainstream media (or “MSM” as Red Staters refer to it), responded to Conyers’ letter.» —“Conyers looks for news in the wrong place” by...
wear one v. phr.— «From Day One, you are taught how to send a message to the other team. You work on the beanball.…It’s totally barbaric, and it’s hard to explain, but it is crucial for your hitters to know that you will protect...