An old southern term used by lawyers to express the fact that they are "putting all the pieces together" of an argument. Synonym: Connecting the dots.
A: So, Mr. Feigelson, your testimony that Dylan is a tool is based on, 1) that he doesn't tuck in his shirts, 2) that he uses the term, "ex-squeeze me," and 3) that he always invents facts.
B: Objection your Honor, Mr. Strunk is asking a compound question.
A: Your honor, I'm just "bottling the eggs"
Judge: Go right on ahead Counsel Strunk! You're exactly right! You ARE bottling eggs!
B: Objection your Honor, Mr. Strunk is asking a compound question.
A: Your honor, I'm just "bottling the eggs"
Judge: Go right on ahead Counsel Strunk! You're exactly right! You ARE bottling eggs!
by Strunkmeister January 3, 2009