Definitions by WherebyartthouRomeo

Barmergency 

A word to describe a situation within the legal profession when Counsel need to be booked at the last minute.

Oh no, I've just realised that there is a hearing at 1pm today and I haven't booked Counsel. I've got a serious barmergency on my hands!

Barmergency by WherebyartthouRomeo April 28, 2011

Bartastrophe 

A situation whereby a barrister's chambers switch Counsel at the last minute.

Chambers just called and their pupil is going to have to do the case, it's a total bartastrophe.

Bartastrophe by WherebyartthouRomeo April 28, 2011

Hurumph 

A word used to describe a person who enjoys equestrian activities. Normally from a higher social class, someone who is hurumph, is also likely to spend their weekends down the stables, wearing tweed, visiting National Trust properties and events such as Henley Regatta and the Oxford / Cambridge boat race.

A: I'll introduce you to Quentin, he will be along in a minute, he is just giving Rupert a lift home from the stables.

B: Ah, is he hurumph, I'll get the best China out.

Hurumph by WherebyartthouRomeo April 28, 2011

Put it on Black Beauty 

A phrase used when handing someone a wedge of cash. This could be for any reason ie: monies owed, a gift etc...

Can provide a humourous edge to the potentially awkward situation of giving someone money. In using the phrase 'Put it on Black Beauty' it infers that the recipient of said monies is going to bet on a horse, ie: the reference to the famous horse, Black Beauty.

Is a suitable alternative to "Don't spend it all at once'

Here's that money I owe you Dave, put it on Black Beauty.

Put it on Black Beauty by WherebyartthouRomeo April 28, 2011