admiral of the blue »
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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be off »
To be working against a present or former addiction to.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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has-been »
A formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.
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horses for courses »
A person suited for one job may not be suited for another job, regardless of their expertise in the former job.
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lapsed academic »
A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.
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lion »
A large cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
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mike up »
To fit a microphone and transmitter to a person. Usually for television performers, or for police informers.
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new school »
A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.
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old school »
Characteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.
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one-hit wonder »
A musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.
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one-night stand »
An occasion when a performer or team of them expects to perform at a theater for a single evening.
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show somebody the door »
To dismiss or reject; to exclude someone who was formerly included.
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sixth former »
senior pupil
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step down »
To gradually reduce something, a little at a time, as an electronic step down transformer.
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straight man »
A member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy.
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turn against »
To rebel or oppose something formerly supported.
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turn on »
To rebel; to go against something formerly supported.
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whistle-blower »
One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.
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