Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

afield, adverb

/a-feeld/

To travel a large distance away from home. Used to describe people at war, or out hunting.
Both of our lads are afield at war.

Added on May 14, 2011 by danielslaughter

pick your brain

To run something past someone in hopes they have a solution to your problem.
Let's meet over dinner tonight so I can pick your brain on a new business idea.

Added on December 12, 2012 by danielslaughter

clean your clock, phrase

To slap someone silly to put some sense into them.
If you don't start picking up your messes, mister, I am going to clean your clock.

Added on June 28, 2011 by Ken Clinkenbeard

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