three dog night, phrase
When it's so cold that you have to have three dogs on the bed at night or you'll freeze.
It was a three dog night during the snowstorm.
Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner
a watched pot never boils, phrase
A reminder that things happen in their own time, thus fretting is futile.
Mother reminded Timmy that, "a watched pot never boils," while he anxiously stared at the rotary Friday night.
Added on December 16, 2011 by Susan K.
rubber, noun
Rubber shoe covers, worn in inclement weather to protect your real shoes.
Bob, be sure to put on your rubbers before you leave for the store.
Added on September 19, 2011 by Brent