<.7.9.7.6.>one of the more agreeable members of the zodiac but there are times when even you have to draw a line and refuse to deal with those whose values you find repulsive. One particular group of people must be kept at arm’s length today<.7.9.7.6.>
<.7.9.7.6.>one of the more agreeable members of the zodiac but there are times when even you have to draw a line and refuse to deal with those whose values you find repulsive. One particular group of people must be kept at arm’s length today<.7.9.7.6.>
<.7.9.7.6.>one of the more agreeable members of the zodiac but there are times when even you have to draw a line and refuse to deal with those whose values you find repulsive. One particular group of people must be kept at arm’s length today<.7.9.7.6.>
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.