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The Aircrew Dictionary (of unacceptable cliche and overused phrases)
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Good enough for govt work

(phr.) Used to justify not applying any more effort to improve a less than perfect solution. There or thereabouts

Related definitions:
  • For cash
  • Gashing
  • There or thereabouts
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Good to go

(adj.) In a state of total preparedness. Locked and loaded, Hot to trot

Related definitions:
  • Hot to trot
  • Locked and loaded
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Goon bag

(n.) An immersion suit. Growbag, Babygrow

Related definitions:
  • Grow bag
  • Zoom bag
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Gotcha

(n.) Something that may catch you out or disrupt your plan. cf. Government health warning

Related definitions:
  • Foot stamper
  • Government health warning
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Gouge

(n.) US Military term for useful knowledge of a subject. Gen, Pukka gen

Related definitions:
  • Gen
  • Gen dit (6 clips / 12 clips)
  • Pukka gen
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Government health warning

(n.) A cautionary message that should be noted to ensure that things proceed according to plan. cf. Gotcha

Related definitions:
  • Gotcha
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Graze the base height

(phr.) To fractionally infringe the rules. Spoon through base height

Related definitions:
  • Spoon through base height
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Green brain

(n.) An aircrew kneepad, which usually contains large amounts of information that may be unable to be recalled mentally whilst airborne. cf. Gizza, Noddy guide

Related definitions:
  • Gizza
  • Noddy guide
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Grip it

(v.) Gain control of the situation. Get a handle on, cf. Lead turn

Related definitions:
  • Get a handle on
  • Lead turn
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Grip it (Up)

(v.) Take charge and get the situation under discussion under control.

Related definitions:
  • Be better
  • Make it Work
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Grow bag

(n.) An aircrew coverall. Goonbag, Babygrow

Related definitions:
  • Goon bag
  • Zoom bag
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Grunt

(n.) A member of the non commissioned ranks of the RAF regiment or the army. A foot soldier. Cannon fodder


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Gucci

(adj.) New or advanced technology. Spangly, Swept-up

Related definitions:
  • Spangly
  • Swept-up
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Longscrewdriver

(phr.) To unnecessarily interfere with somebody’s plan, usually without all the information. Get in my chilli

Related definitions:
  • Get in my/your chilli
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