Common firehouse phrase used in many ways and possibly for days. Can be used in endings of uncomfortablesituations or even in moments with lack of verbal content.
Situational use: Fire Captain watches probationary firefighter prepare meal. When the meal is almost complete the Captain stirs the food in the pan. The probationary firefighter then stated “that’s where the dollar stops.”
A question always asked by Canadians when given a price for something in the US. Especially asked before the exchange rate was better for them (2002 - 2005).
Salesman: I will sell you that new Mercedes AMG55 for $35,000
Canadian: Is that in U.S. Dollars?
Salesman: Of course it is pecker neck. If it was Canadian it would be like $6,000.