opener

the first of a series of items, events, etc

The opener he requested a heavy duty sandblaster.

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ashcan

1. a depth charge

2. a powerful cylindrical firecracker

You'd better watch out for that ashcan, 'cause it's bad medicine.

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Kick the tires

to make a quick, superficial inspection of something

Just before I stated to kick the tires a loud scream was uttered by someone in the building.

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choke point

a place where activity or passage cannot continue, such as a bottleneck in the road

The very last day was the day when my group hit a choke point.

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7-11

slang for the convenience store 7-Eleven

I ain't going to 7-11 just to get lunch.

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nest egg

a cache of money saved for a specific purpose (such as an emergency)

They went for the nest egg but forgot where it was.

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ammo

1. ammunition

2. info that can be used in a campaign or debate

3. toilet paper

We need more ammo again.

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