open the books

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reveal the inner workings of a project or company to a prospective new partner.

Anytime Mr Johnson wanted to open the books and initiate a new member, he, alone, didn't need the others' approval.

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American Mafia phrase that means when an LCN family opens up their rosters for recruitment, to bring in new made members.

Frankie, you've been on record for a while and you're a stand-up guy, so I'm gonna recommend you to the guy upstairs next time we open the books.

swamp dog

A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.

Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.

Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.

Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.

Word of the Day on October 11, 2026

Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.

Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!

aired by Pietro February 9, 2005

Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.

piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005

Word of the Day on October 9, 2026

anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland

28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!

wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007

Word of the Day on October 8, 2026