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The Aircrew Dictionary (of unacceptable cliche and overused phrases)
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Get the hell out of dodge

(v.) To depart a place of danger or displeasing things. cf. Bang out, Foxtrot oscar

Related definitions:
  • Foxtrot oscar
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Goat

(n.) An imaginary factor which, when unleashed, causes a situation to deteriorate rapidly. cf. Rolling goat

Related definitions:
  • Dick dance
  • Rolling goat
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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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Nibbled to death by ducks

(adv.) Being beset upon all sides with small requests or criticisms that seem trivial and distracting from important matters at hand. cf. Nif naf & triv

Related definitions:
  • Niff naff and triv
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Noddy guide

(n.) A written step by step process that is very easy to follow to achieve the desired result. cf. Gizza

Related definitions:
  • Gizza
  • Green brain
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Press on

 (inst.) Continue. Usually in marginal circumstances. cf. Crack on, pressonitis

Related definitions:
  • Go to it
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Snag

(n.) A problem of any kind. cf. Snaggless, Snag of the Day

Related definitions:
  • No snags
  • Snag of the Day (or Du Jour)
  • Snagless
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Snag of the Day (or Du Jour)

(n.) The daily emergency discussed at the morning meteorological briefing. Daily drama

Related definitions:
  • Daily drama
  • Snag
  • Snagless
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Snagless

 (adj.) There are no problems involved with the thing being described. No snags, Dim snaggio

Related definitions:
  • No snags
  • Snag
  • Snag of the Day (or Du Jour)
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