Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

bet the farm on it, phrase

The unadvised act of putting all your assets into one idea, concept, or goal for something you cannot afford to loose.
I wouldn't bet the farm on it the customer will purchase your products from that dime store.

Added on August 31, 2011 by danielslaughter

old-man, noun

Your father, or your husband.
My old-man will not have your quibbling!

Added on May 13, 2011 by danielslaughter

conkers, noun

/con-curs/

A game played in Autumn when large seeds called conkers fell off chestnut trees. Children bore holes into these conkers, and thread them onto pieces of string about a foot long. The goal behind the game is to swing your conker to hit the opponent's conker. The game ends when either player's conker breaks.
I may have welts on my arms, but I sure am good at conkers.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Anonymous

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