popper

a capsule or pill of an alkyl nitrite(the use of this drug was most known among gay man and recreational drug users)

rat race

an employment situation marked by tedious work and high stress

After going through the rat race for a decade and getting no respect from his co-workers, He felt It was time for a change of scenery.

1. a poor or mediocre boxer

2. a large and stupid person, an oaf

That palooka couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

to be the topic of a discussion somewhere else, or to sense this

My ears are burning and I feel like the people have the wrong idea.

1. liquor

2. electricity

3. interest on a loan

4. gasoline

5. Influence or authority

6. (Anabolic) steroids

7. semen or other sexual fluids

to drain in small increments

They tried to nickle and dime them after the accident but they tried to switch companies.

to cheat, deceive (perhaps from the rook, a bird that shares a reputation for stealing with other corvids)

He was ready to rook the old man, but ran when confronted.