A phrase meant to describe greedy persons who put wealth and or personal gain before the wellbeing of others.
"That gold nose could smell out even a penny buried in the sand!"
"That gold nosed tax collector took practically everything!"
A phrase referring to those in high society, often the rich and or government officials.
"Damn those greedy upper crusts!"
"Time to show those upper crusts who's boss!"
A mocking, often derogatory name given to those of high economic or social standing. Often referring to those who are greedy and perpetuate their greed with powerful connections.
"Those gold nosed upper crust billionaires screwed us over!"
"These gold nosed upper crusts have kept us down for too long!"
A phrase meant to say one is going to drive somewhere.
Derived from the fact many older vehicles will shake off rust when driven.
"Ah, I lost track of time, gotta shake rust."
"I'm gonna shake rust off to the store."