by Smkngmgc June 22, 2004
An expression meaning that if one thing/person/etc. is affected in some way, all those surrounding it will do the same.
1. If one infected person sneezes in an elevator, most of the people inside will eventually become sick.
2.If the Soviets invade one of its neighbors, many others will succumb to the same result soon enough.
2.If the Soviets invade one of its neighbors, many others will succumb to the same result soon enough.
by Smkngmgc September 17, 2004
An organization of federal workers, or agents, designed to secure the US against security risks that disrupt the government somehow "clearing the picture" for other departments/agencies/forces or sending in their own forces for exigent purposes. They also have a nationwide web of phone/webtaps, informants, spies and undercover guys ("plants"). Founded in 1908 with the purpose of fighting crime more effectively nationwide, they eventually lasted through trying times such as the Prohibition, WW1/WW2 and 9/11 and continue their work today.
An agent: a suit with an signed ID. Usu. seen with a 9mm handguns, black Sedan and a red tie. *Some believe they are actually aliens.* ::GASP::
by Smkngmgc June 14, 2004
A grand endeavor or trial of much difficulty.
(French expression, not directly translated/cultural saying.)
(French expression, not directly translated/cultural saying.)
Getting a 3-pointer from downtown is a tour de force. Or, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is quite a tour de force.
by Smkngmgc June 16, 2004
(n.)A medieval term used to describe a naval officer in the English fleet. An important underling on one's ship who assists the captain and his first mate.
It's also the title of the British Queen's bodyguards.
It's also the title of the British Queen's bodyguards.
A. Engineering Yeoman Richard Lancombe served on the Lucille, making repairs and maintaining the ship.
B. Doormen at Buckingham Palace are also called yeoman.
B. Doormen at Buckingham Palace are also called yeoman.
by Smkngmgc June 16, 2004
(noun) Explosive material that looks and feels like white clay. Most often used by military personnel, terrorists and modern-day bank robbers! C-4 can also be called "Composition 4" since it includes three other types of explosives along with the original base catalyst. Form of plastique.
by Smkngmgc December 28, 2004
A Latin expression, it basically means a style or way of working. May also be meant as having a certain routine in some cases. "Method of operation."
by Smkngmgc June 16, 2004