Rich Rick 's definitions

too big to fail

Excuse given by those supporting the wealthy establishment for why millions in taxpayer dollars should be given to large corporations to prevent them from defaulting.

Fake News made sure to drive the point home every few minutes that $10 billion needed to be given to Goldman Sachs because it is too big to fail (that is, so that their investors wouldn't take such a hard hit).

by rich rick July 22, 2011

secret sauce

noun The sauce that Jack-in-the-box put on their burgers starting in the 1980s. It's the color of thousand island dressing. This "secret" was encouraged by Jack as a way to differentiate itself from the other fast food chains.

Um Fernando, a big drop of secret sauce just flew out of your sandwich and landed in your crotch.

by rich rick March 30, 2010

off the schneid

Getting off the schneid means to end some kind of drought. It was popularized in sports commentary on television by Chris "Boomer" Berman of ESPN.

The Oakland Raiders started the season oh-and-six, but finally got off the schneid by beating the Seattle Seahawks.

by rich rick August 23, 2012

the 'rona

colloquial version to describe the illness that causes covid-19.

carlos couldn't make it to the appointment because he caught the 'rona.

by rich rick July 6, 2020

sports hound

noun A person who eats, breathes and lives sports. The sports hound is well-versed in many different sports and can recite plenty of trivia of players, teams, statistics, etc. Plenty of hours are wasted watching sports on the sports packet set of tv channels available from the cable tv provider. He or she is often clad in an official sports jersey of his or her favorite team. This species is most commonly found in the USA.

Kevin made beaucoup tips on pizza deliveries to sports hounds on Sunday.

by rich rick March 25, 2010

on the table

To say that something is "on the table" means that said object is being used as a bargaining chip during negotiations. Used frequently during governmental budget negotiations as a political sacrifice.

Congressional Republicans, in their lust for lower taxes for the wealthy, let it be known that all social safety net programs are on the table.

by rich rick July 20, 2011

in the refrigerator

To say that something is in the refrigerator means that it's a sure thing. Made famous by legendary Los Angeles Lakers basketball play-by-play announcer Chick Hearn.

announcer #1 > can we put this one in the refrigerator?
chick > this game is in the refrigerator!

by rich rick June 21, 2013