pull-ahead effect n.— «Exceptionally strong sales in any one month can weigh on near-term future demand for mass-market brands like Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford, commonly referred to as the “pull-ahead” or “payback” effect, analysts said.» —“Sales...
moe n.— «Moe is a new word, roughly two years old. Its meaning is tough to pin down. Essentially, it suggests the strong emotional connection otaku feel with their favorite characters. “In 2003,” says a think tank analyst, “books, films and games...
pokie n.— «Last year the GRP released a survey showing substantial community concern with the social impact of gambling and strong support for cutting the number of Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs), more commonly known as poker machines or...
Lake Wobegon effect n.— «There was a strong Lake Wobegon effect in the data, with only 1 percent of the population admitting to having “less than average” looks.» —“Online Dating? Thin and Rich Works Here, Too” by Hal R. Varian New York Times June...
open the kimono v. phr.— «It was believed that the wolf was shameful of sexual things, having no strong sexual instincts. He would never disclose his organ, but hide it behind his hanging tail. Should a person perchance see his sexual act, he or...
Gregory effect n.— «The Gregory effect (also known as Dutch disease) refers to a situation where an export boom fuelled by, say, a strong demand for resources causes an appreciation in the exchange rate. This appreciation makes imports cheaper, and...