tradesman's definitions

humble pie

To be forced to apologize or to admit a fault.

I caught Pierson in another lie, so he has to eat some humble pie.

by tradesman January 27, 2004

school of hard knocks

Life itself; knowledge (and wisdom) gained by working for it, and not necessarily from a book.

You can learn more common sense from the school of hard knocks, than from most any university.

by tradesman June 15, 2004

gun control

1. An isidious plan by some who feel that the gun is to blame for crimes commited by the criminal as a basis to take away firearms from law-abiding citizens.

2. Hitting what you're aiming at.

3. To use both hands while firing.

Gun control isn't about guns, it's about control.

by tradesman March 31, 2003

442

A performance option for Olds Cutlasses. It originally stood for: 400 cu. in. engine, 4-bbl. carb, dual exhaust.

"That '71 442 can really fly!"

by tradesman April 1, 2003

Le Monde

A leftist French periodical that is undeniably hysterical in it's anti-American tirades. On the same level as the Nation Enquirer here in the States.

Le Monde is a joke.

by tradesman November 26, 2003

candle

An increasingly obscure term denoting a cylinder in an internal-combustion engine. 8 candles = 8 cylinders.

Damn, he still won the heads-up with only seven candles lit!

by tradesman April 30, 2003

deadbeat mom

A female parent that doesn't pay child support. See: deadbeat dad.

by tradesman July 11, 2003