balance the books »
To add up all the debits and credits.
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calling card »
A prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.
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chalk up »
To attribute, credit, or blame.
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check is in the mail »
A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors.
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damn by association »
Discredit or condemn a position, person, or thing by attacking those things with which he/she/it is associated.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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flat-earther »
A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
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fly-by-night »
One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc. .
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hand it to somebody »
To give somebody credit or praise.
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long finger »
[hire purchase]] or credit.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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on the cuff »
On credit, with payment to be made later.
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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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success has many fathers, failure is an orphan »
Many will seek credit for success, few will accept responsibility for failure.
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top up »
To extend the credit of something.
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