10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMBER GAMBLER»
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amber gambler in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
amber gambler and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chembers 21 Century Dictionary
... but appearing simultaneously with red to mark the transition the other way
between red and green. ffl 14c: from Latin ambar, from Arabic anbar ambergris.
amber gambler e» noun, Brit colloq a driver who, instead of reading an amber
light as ...
2
Colorful Idioms - Learning Idioms and Phrases: Fun Kid Series
I have always been an amber gambler but today's drive was pretty tight. Jack : (
Appearing shocked) Are you a gambler ? I have always thought you would be
wise enough to avoid gambling. Jill : No ! That is not what I said. I said, I've been
an ...
3
Positive Defense at Bridge
... your toes to defeat this contract. West leads the *5 and you finesse the *J to win
the trick. You cash the +A and partner follows with the *4. How should you defend
from here? Amber Gambler [ 1 27 ] A 7 <?Q84 0 Q765 * K8654 A KQ98642 <y.
Terence Reese, Julian Pottage, 2005
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In Alien Heat: The Warminster Mystery Revisited
heard about the amber gambler before, but never expected to see one; and, as
we have seen, Marcuse noted that hypnotized subjects exhibit phenomena that
they think are expected by the hypnotist. Unconsciously, you have given ...
Steve Dewey, John Ries, 2005
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
7, 1998 amber gambler noun a motorist who speeds up through a yellow light
newzealand • Amber gamblers gO SCOt free— IChristchurch) Star. p. 6. 2nd
February 1979 ambidextrous adjective bisexual us, 7966 A pun on the ability to
use ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
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The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and ...
In constructions such as 'quaff an amber' NEW ZEALAND, 1959 amber fluid noun
beerAUSTRALIA, 1906 amber gambler noun a motorist who speeds up through a
yellow light NEW ZEALAND, 1979 ambidextrous adjective bisexual. A pun on ...
Terry Victor, Tom Dalzell, 2007
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Automotive A-Z: Lane's Complete Dictionary of Automotive Terms
... for vehicle direction indicators, and for warning beacons etc. amber arrow, USA
, an illuminated traffic signal indicating a protected turning period is ending and
drivers must be ready to obey the next signal. amber gambler, a driver who runs ...
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Chambers concise dictionary
[14c: from Latin ambar, from Arabic anbar ambergris] amber gambler > n, Brit
colloq a driver who, instead of observing an amber light as a cautionary sign,
either speeds up in order to avoid having to wait for the next green light or sets off
from ...
Am going back tonight with Albert for a moonlit walk in the trequoia forest Be
careful, Amber Gambler. Getting caught at the Citadel puts our whole school in
danger I know, Merly. But I need to show Albert where we all come from. Avalon's
our ...
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Shorter Slang Dictionary
... the lights) (of a motorist) to increase speed when an amber traffic light is
showing, in order to pass before the red light comes on. From 1935. A motorist
who does this is known as an amber gambler. shoot the breeze to chatter idly; to
gossip.
Paul Beale, Eric Partridge, Rosalind Fergusson, 2003
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMBER GAMBLER»
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amber gambler is used in the context of the following news items.
Glasgow, the city with the fewest cars and most bad drivers
... drink drive, driving at work, in-car safety, mobile phones, hazard perception and is due to start an amber gambler campaign in the near future. «Glasgow Evening Times, Jul 15»
The ten worst junctions for running a red light in Nottinghamshire
If you're being an 'amber gambler', think about the person who might set off quickly when the lights turn green – a car colliding with a lorry won't ... «Nottingham Post, Jun 15»
Amber gamblers
Amber gambler, red light runner or traffic light warrior? They are all innocuous nicknames but they make light of a serious driving threats. «Times of Malta, May 15»
Amber gambler: A decade of Amber Sound
Just three days before the UK goes to the polls to elect its 56th parliament, another British institution – Amber Sound managing director Graham ... «PSNEurope, May 15»
A life-threatening decision
AMBER gambler, red-light runner or traffic-light warrior: they are all innocuous nicknames but they make light of a serious driving threat. «Plymouth Herald, May 15»
Bloodstock Bites: Twenty not out
Amber Gambler (Doyen), the winner of a Kilworth 4yo Geldings Maiden point-to-point, was the sales other lot to make six figures when ... «Sportinglife.com, Nov 14»
Brookhouse adds to string at Cheltenham
Amber Gambler, who won a Kilworth point-to-point by ten lengths last Sunday for Pat Doyle, is destined for Wales after selling to Gearoid ... «Racing Post Bloodstock, Nov 14»
Video shows driver of 18-tonne gritter skip red light at busy junction
He said: "If someone had been an amber gambler and jumped the lights coming the other way it just doesn't bear thinking about. "With the size ... «stv.tv, Feb 14»
Audi Traffic Light Assist helps you avoid red lights
... idea in theory, we can't help but imagine seeing a future of Audis suddenly going all fast and furious to race through the next amber gambler. «NEWS.com.au, Jan 14»
Driver walks free after crash verdict
AN “amber gambler” bus driver tragically caused the death of a woman who had just got off his bus, a court has heard. Stephanie Talbot was ... «Wigan Today, Sep 13»
