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At large?

2010-11-30 14:18

Someone being "at large" is free and not restricted to any fixed place.

Off the beam?

2010-11-26 12:36

To go off the beam is to go wrong.

Discretionary spending

2010-11-23 14:30

Discretionary spending means spending on items that are not daily necessities.

House money?

2010-11-19 13:21

House money refers to the money earned in the easy way.

Reinvent the wheel?

2010-11-16 13:57

Reinvent the wheel means making a complete overhaul to something and start anew.

False dawn

2010-11-12 15:34

False dawn means a promising sign that comes to nothing.

Maverick views?

2010-11-09 16:49

Maverick views are opinion that is unusual in that it is unconventional.

Long haul?

2010-11-05 15:27

Long haul suggests long distance or long time and a steady effort.

Bed of roses?

2010-11-02 12:34

Life is not a bed of roses means life is not all smooth and easy.

Fine tuning?

2010-10-29 15:06

Fine tuning is making small improvements in order to get the best result.

Red rag?

2010-10-26 13:37

Red rag means something that makes people mad and angry.

Special interest money?

2010-10-22 12:45

Special interest groups provide money to seek policies in their interest.

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