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sawbuck

a 10$ bill (alludes to the shape of Roman numerals)

I thought I had a sawbuck, but I must have left it at home.

by The return of Light Joker January 29, 2011

55πŸ‘ 35πŸ‘Ž


do the math

figure things out for yourself

After that where do you normally go. Do the math.

by The return of Light Joker June 7, 2010

1πŸ‘ 2πŸ‘Ž


dawn patrol

to get up early in the morning to get a head start (early members of the air force would do so to survey enemy positions)

I Don't want to go on dawn patrol this time.

by The return of Light Joker March 27, 2010

12πŸ‘ 13πŸ‘Ž


handyman's special

something in desperate need of repair that is acquired for a bargain price, especially a house

Those conditions make my house look like a handyman's special.

by The return of Light Joker January 13, 2011

4πŸ‘ 4πŸ‘Ž


bargaining chip

something meant to be used in negotiations

It was a poor excuse for a bargaining chip but not many were available.

by The return of Light Joker March 1, 2012


just around the corner

imminent, likely

Apparently the storm is just around the corner.

by The return of Light Joker July 22, 2010

6πŸ‘ 9πŸ‘Ž


mark

a victim, the target of criminal activity such as theft or murder

He was afraid he was a mark, but had nothing of value to steal.

by The return of Light Joker October 21, 2010

18πŸ‘ 48πŸ‘Ž