papermachete's definitions

feeding frenzy

In its original form recorded in the early 1960s, it refers to the voracious feeding habits of sharks. From the late 1970s onward it came into use in its more general sense which means furious commercial competition.

Microsoft and IBM are in a feeding frenzy.

by papermachete December 28, 2005

Flesh and Blood

From Shakespeare's Hamlet this term means 'one's family'. Your brother, sister, mom or dad would be your own flash and blood.

If you dare touch my flesh and blood, I will bring my hammer down on you like Thor gone berserk.

by papermachete December 28, 2005