foot on my throat

It is a metaphor meaning to keep a child on a path that does not include crime.

She kept a foot on my throat in order to make sure I followed the correct choices in life.

by JCA/Bremerton August 12, 2024

that's life in the Serengeti

The meaning is: That's the way it is in the world we live in.

Yeah, I know you are feel burned by the way the United States Navy did things regarding your retirement, in reality that's life in the Serengeti.

by JCA/Bremerton June 08, 2023

one turn on the trail

This was said by an old man acting as Clyde Barrow's father in the movie "The Highwaymen". I suspect that it means something like proceeding in yet another direction.

After working on the roof of my home I descended the ladder and mowed the lawn which was essentially one turn on the trail.

by JCA/Bremerton May 03, 2022

pump water

Chewing tobacco

I took all the pump water I need.

by JCA/Bremerton May 01, 2022

nixonion flop sweat

A political term indicating a fear of failure before an audience.

He tried to wiggle out of a direct answer (because he did not know the answer) and proceeded to go into a nixonion flop sweat.

by JCA/Bremerton October 15, 2023

stick time

The amount of time a big-rig driver spent driving a big-rig.

He was chosen for the run because he had more stick time than the other three drivers.

by JCA/Bremerton July 15, 2017

got up on my grill

Verbally accosted someone or loudly proclaimed a position.

He got up on my grill and strongly defended his position.

by JCA/Bremerton May 06, 2021