avant la lettre »
An example of a term before the term was coined. Describing a term used anachronistically.
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baggage »
Heavy baggage; women and children. Also a familiar epithet for a woman; as, cunning baggage, wanton baggage, &c.
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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boot camp »
A short, intensive, quasi-military program generally aimed at young offenders as an alternative to a jail term.
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boot camp »
Any short, intensive course of training.
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boot camp »
Indoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in service-related subjects for recruits in the Navy and Marine Corps.
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breakfast of champions »
An ironic appellation for beer, junk food, or other foods implied to be unhealthy.
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brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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case in point »
An example that illustrates a point.
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cat's meow »
A highly sought-after and fancy example of something.
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cat's pyjamas »
A highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.
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caucus race »
A political competition; the game of campaigning and one-upmanship to get votes and be elected.
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champ at the bit »
To bite the bit, especially when restless.
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champ at the bit »
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
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charley horse »
A muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg.
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