on the cuff »
On credit, with payment to be made later.
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sacred cow »
Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry.
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senior note »
A bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt must be repaid before other creditors receive any payment.
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smell test »
An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.
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stop the lights »
An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation.
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success has many fathers, failure is an orphan »
Many will seek credit for success, few will accept responsibility for failure.
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take the shadow for the substance »
To be easily deceived, credulous, superficial.
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top up »
To extend the credit of something.
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