22 definitions by Robbo

Something mildly bad/unpleasant which has already happened, and nothing much can be done about. Usually referred to in the context of "stop crying over spilt milk".

The idea that since no one owns a common are (e.g., a public park) that no one takes care of it

Cockney Rhyming Slang. AKA The Sweeney. Flying Squad. A department within the English law enforcement organisation who deal with armed robberies etc.

part of the male genitalia, as used for whacking tallies

Slang for a home run in baseball

undecided between two options

Shortened from Sweeney Todd which is cockney rhyming slang for Flying Squad.

Also a Television show in the UK about the Flying Squad featuring John Thaw and Denis Waterman as D.I. Jack Regan and D.S. George Carter.