scaffolding n.— «Another emerging trend in coursework is the use by pupils in their coursework of structures handed down by their teachers, a practice known as “scaffolding”. Moderators said that they had seen some very...
over-hang n.— «It is a surprise to many people that in the coming three years, there is a very good possibility that there might be more than 120 MPs in Parliament. A Parliamentary “over-hang,” as it is called, is caused by...
land of fruits and nuts n.— «Last year, San Francisco 49ers came out of the land of fruits and nuts to surprise almost everyone and become NFL champions.» —“NFC West holds surprises Falcons should soar; 49ers must dig...
forgotten arm n.— «While boxing informs “The Forgotten Arm”—the title refers to an obscure term for a surprise punch—she’s not about to draw comparisons between music and boxing, unscrupulous management practices inherent to...
trisackaphobia n.— «He was writing a biographical piece on Royals third baseman Kevin Seitzer, who allowed as how he had a deep-seated fear of playing his position. The SI scribe asked if I knew of a technical term for this condition, and...
open up daylight v. phr.— «The speedy Baby Bubble quickly outfoot that gelding and opened up daylight over Grog.» —“Gratton Colt Is Surprise As He Takes Derby Trial” in Hialeah Park, Fla. Syracuse Herald (N.Y...