A Con-Way Street is a situation where a deal or contract is made which, by using deceit and trickery, only actually has a positive outcome for one of the people signing.
Based on the phrase 'One-Way Street' and the word 'Con'.
Based on the phrase 'One-Way Street' and the word 'Con'.
by C L G February 14, 2020
The phrase 'Bob the Billder' refers to a stingy, tight, or overly expensive builder or manual contractor. It can also be used in reference to general laborers who are forceful or pushy when collecting their payment at the end of the job.
The phrase likely originates from popular children's TV show character, Bob the Builder, combined with the financial word 'bill'.
The phrase likely originates from popular children's TV show character, Bob the Builder, combined with the financial word 'bill'.
PERSON 1 : “That'll be $50m for the sink replacement, fella.”
PERSON 2 : “WHAT??? Fine, I'll send the cash. But you're a serious Bob the Billder, you know.”
PERSON 2 : “WHAT??? Fine, I'll send the cash. But you're a serious Bob the Billder, you know.”
by C L G December 02, 2022
An untrustworthy V.I.P. who may commonly deceive people, be compulsive liars, etc.
Combines the phrase 'Very Important Person' with 'Viper', the species of snake.
Combines the phrase 'Very Important Person' with 'Viper', the species of snake.
by C L G February 14, 2020
This Victorian phrase means 'don't lie to me'. In the 1800's, it was common for dog salespeople to try to pass mutts off as pedigrees. This is supposedly the origin of the phrase (which was popular until the 1870's).
“You think I'd believe that you're a wizard who's also the cousin of royalty and Bill Gates' twin brother? Don't sell me a dog.”
by C L G January 31, 2021
Any beverage mixed with any drugs (prescription or illegal). These are normally very illegal and deeply frowned upon by society, but they are hugely popular.
"What can I get you lads today?!"
"What Alkali Shakes you got tonight, Daz?"
"Any and all. But watch out for the Police!"
"What Alkali Shakes you got tonight, Daz?"
"Any and all. But watch out for the Police!"
by C L G June 28, 2018
When 5 or more sausages of different meats are put into the same hotdog buns and eaten with at least 3 types of sauce.
by C L G March 24, 2020
Originating in 1870, a 'gal-sneaker' is a man who's devoted to seduction (much like the period equivalent of a pick-up artist.
by C L G January 31, 2021