twist one’s cap back
v. phr.— «The last time i tried to eat a sandwich bigger than my head i woke up in a cold sweat chewing on my pillow. when you are lucid and you think you are up to the challenge, go to carnegie for their paean to meat. more stacked than anna nicole smith in her prime, any sandwich on the menu will twist your cap back.» —“Carnegie Delicatessen & Restaurant” by W.G. in San Diego, California Yelp Jan. 19, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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