hit-and-run bag n.— «The customs officials always wanted Paige to open up the little “hit-and-run” bag he carred for his shaving gear and other small articles.» —“Hardman on Sports” by A.L...
hit-and-run bag n.— «We remember Hawley informed Nazel that he wouldn’t be able to make the trip.…Dutch wired back: “If it’s the fare don’t worry about that. Pick up your hit-and-run bag and come COD.”» —“Mr. Nazel...
safety orange n.— «With the flags standing so high above the hydrants they will be easy to identify, even if they are buried by snow. In addition, the bright orange (commonly called “safety orange” for purposes like these) flags can be...
red hat n.— «Last year, for instance, fewer than 3,930 of the 10,726 people who went through basic mine safety training wound up as “red hats,” slang for new miners who have passed training exams, made it through a coal...
lactivist n.— «The bill died in West Virginia again last year, but the “lactivists” (yes, they call themselves that) already are pushing hard. What they want is to require that anyone who allows the public into their...
brick v.— «During last year’s pilot season all my friends—actors, writers, directors—were saying, “You gotta read the Aaron Sorkin script.” So I started lobbying to do an audition. But then I went in and bricked.”...