Definitions by HarryD

the three Rs 

the traditional basic skills of reading, writing (´riting) and maths (`rithmetic)

The three Rs make up the basis of our education.

the three Rs by HarryD December 26, 2008

on the bubble 

to be in a very uncertain and dangerous situation

Allegations of fraud have put the minister's career on the bubble.

on the bubble by HarryD February 8, 2008

monkey grab

to pick smth up by using one´s toes

I couldn´t be bothered bending over to pick up the pen, so I simply monkey grabbed it.

monkey grab by HarryD May 19, 2007