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.

by HarryD May 19, 2007

on the bubble

to be in a very uncertain and dangerous situation

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

by HarryD February 08, 2008

the three Rs

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

The three Rs make up the basis of our education.

by HarryD December 26, 2008