circus save
n.— «Defense was on display for the remaining minutes of the half as both squads played tough position with their shorti’s and threw in an occasional circus save or longstick robbery.» —“Duke Topples UNC in 2nd” by Neil Lacrosse Equipment Superstore Apr. 20, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
The emotional appeal of handwriting and the emotional reveal of animal phrases. Should children be taught cursive writing in school, or is their time better spent studying other things? A handwritten note and a typed one may use the very same words...
Barbara Kingsolver’s book Demon Copperhead is a retelling of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield set in today’s Appalachia. Martha shares memories of a long-ago visit to Kingsolver’s family farm in Virginia, where they...