Definitions by VAKI5

clink 

The clink!
The name of a prison which was on Clink Street in the Southwark area of London.

I always thought that the doors of the cells went "clink" when they shut behind the prisoner. Maybe a more accurate name would be the "clang".

clink by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

Gang of Four 

Any group of four people that causes trouble or intimidates citizens.

A member of the Gang of Four just phoned to complain about the English signs in our town.

Gang of Four by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

tie the knot 

Tying the knot of the ropes in the marriage bed.

This is also from the old marriage custom of actually tying the couple's hands together as part of the ceremony. They were not allowed to untie it until they had consummated the marriage.

tie the knot by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

garage kept 

in good condition, kept in a garage when not in use

This car has been garage kept. The body's excellent.

garage kept by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

gash 

English slang for girls, broads, chicks, lovelies.

We can't have a party without gash. Let's phone some girls.

gash by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

a babe in the woods

a defenseless person; a naive, young person

He's just a babe in the woods. He needs someone to protect him.

a babe in the woods by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

gang up on 

several go against one, many fight one (English slang)

Three boys ganged up on Willie and knocked him down.

gang up on by VAKI5 May 9, 2005