1) My brother Charlie tried to rob a bank, but the cops caught him and now he's behind bars.
2) I can't wait until they catch the killer and put him behind bars.
Etymology:
Prison inmates are locked behind metal bars which prevent their escape.
Synonyms:
up the river, in the slammer, under glass
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techie
Definition:
Someone who knows a lot about technology and computers; a computer programmer or enthusiast. Pronounced 'tek-ee'.
Example:
1) My pal Aizaz is a techie at Distance Learning, Inc.
2) Our computer firm is looking for a few techies to finish a big programming project.
Etymology:
'Tech' is a common short form of 'technology' , and the '-ie' at the end signifies that the word applies to a person. This term emerged in the early 1980s, as computers became increasingly popular.
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love handles
Definition:
Unsightly fat that shows from the sides at the waist, usually on men.
Example:
1) I need to exercise more -- my love handles are growing!
Etymology:
Fat at the waist sometimes forms 'handles' or grips that a lover could grab and hold onto.
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bean counter
Definition:
An accountant; someone who monitors the flow of money very carefully.
Example:
1) We wanted to buy some new furniture for the office but the bean counters wouldn't let us.
Etymology:
This phrase comes from a comedy routine that was popular in New York in the 1880s. In the routine, a man would order some pork and beans and then would yell "And don't stop to count the beans!" The idea is that it is not necessary to count each and every bean, and that anyone who does is a little bit crazy -- and cheap.
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