woof it up v. phr.— «They are kids who will have to get over some schoolyard disputes, such as Jefferson and Stephon Marbury woofing it up in last spring’s playoffs.» —“U.S. flawed, but Duncan gives it shot” by Sam...
check v.— «Logs shrink, they twist and most objectionable of all to some buyers, they “check”—a term for splits in the wood that look like long cracks.» —“It was a natural pick” by Stacy Smith Segovia Leaf...
stink eye n.— «Chris Marlowe expects to see some “stink eyes” Saturday. The TV volleyball analyst, working NBC’s U.S. championships this weekend, says that piece of beach volleyball lingo—translation: menacing glares—will...
values stand-down n.— «Every member of the command, including 7,500 recruiters nationwide and senior officers, was scheduled to take part in the day of instruction, called a “values stand-down.” Mr. Smith said the Army would...
perfumed prince n.— «Where Hack and I did—and I still do—agree was in our disdain for ticket-punching senior military officers, who were more concerned about their own careers than they were about the individual soldiers under their...
hardscaping n.— «Have your thought of adding a patio? A garden path? Or building a raised bed with a decorative retaining wall border?…Nate Farkas, a Hermitage, Tenn.-based sales representative for Pavestone, says hardscaping, as...