oracle's definitions

routemaster

Old-style bus as seen in London. Being withdrawn because idiots keep falling off the back and suing, but its not a bad thing coz they smoke like hell.

"Is the chip shop on fire or is the next bus a routemaster?"

by oracle March 12, 2004

council estate

Government-built housing (US equiv.: Project).

Trevor now lives in a council estate. Told him to revise for his A-levels!

by oracle March 12, 2004

back of a bus

Ugly, eg "Face like the back of a bus".

Hes got a face like the back of a bus

by oracle March 12, 2004

congestion charge

Road toll scheme in Central London, implemented by 'Red Ken' Livingstone. Drivers entering the central zone must pay £8 per day (up from £5 at its introduction in 2003) or risk a heavy fine and/or impound of their vehicle.
The charge operates on weekdays from 7:00AM to 6:30PM. Electric vehicles and buses are exempt (along with other exemptions).
The system is enforced by ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) CCTV cameras on all roads entering the zone. Motorists pay by giving their car number plate details at the counter of an appropriate petrol station or shop.
The zone is due to be extended soon, doubling its size.
Needless the say, the scheme is unpopular with motorists, although London has relatively low rates of car ownership in relation to the rest of the UK, or the US.
Plans for similar schemes in other UK cities are currently on hold.
High-profile opponents to the scheme include Madonna and the Evening Standard newspaper.

I'm just going to the shop to pay the congestion charge

by oracle April 12, 2006

hard core

Working all day and smoking all night for several days in succession.

Oh dear. Hard core all week = barnsley syndrome

by oracle March 12, 2004

dog end

Cigarette butt.

Are you picking up dog ends again?

by oracle March 12, 2004

thames house

Either of the buildings in London used by MI5 and MI6, the 'Secret services' in UK. Conveniently marked on all street maps for convenience of terrorism.

"Ive got a job in Thames House"...pauses..."Oh shit. Ive got to kill you now.."

by oracle March 12, 2004