TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HAVE THE WOOD ON»
The term «have the wood on» is normally little used and occupies the
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAVE THE WOOD ON»
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
251, 1987 » have the wood on to have an advantage over someone AUSTRALIA,
1949 • [A] bloke couldn't very well extend his mutterings to a Section Commander
who had the wood on him. — Raysiattery, Mobbs'Mob. p. 119, 1966 • — Frank ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
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Exterior Siding, Trim & Finishes
... helps keep trim from warping and cupping but also keeps moisture from lifting
off the finish. With this project — as with all projects — we try to have the wood on
site far enough in advance so that the primer can dry thoroughly before we need
...
Fine Homebuilding Magazine, 2004
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House Journal of
the ... of
the State of Washington
A. The intention of that bid was to have the wood on hand that it might be dried
and to pay for it that it might be used for the coming year and not this year at all.
We have no need for it now. We have all the wood we use, and it is paid for. Q.
Was ...
Washington (State). Legislature. House of Representatives, 1899
A. The intention of that bid was to have the wood on hand that it might be dried
und to pay for it that it might be used for the coming year and not this year at all.
We have no need for It now. We have all the wood we use, and it is paid for. Q.
Was ...
Washington (State). Legislature. House, 1899
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Australian words and their origins
In the phr. to have the wood on (someone), to have an advantage over (someone
). (N.Z. r 1926 'Mixer' Transport Workers' Songbk. 7, I hold the 'wood' on those
who work.) 1949 L. Glassop Lucky Palmer 1 56 She's got you taped, too, kid.
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Picturesque expressions: a thematic dictionary
A variant is have the wood on. 9. Glaucus swap A one-sided trade; a trade
wherein one person receives something of much greater value. The origin of this
ancient expression is found in an incident recounted in Homer's Iliad. Glaucus,
an ally ...
Laurence Urdang, Walter W. Hunsinger, Nancy LaRoche, 1985
We have the wood on our Connecticut farms, and our economic future is secure.
Let me close with A FORESTRY CREED 1. I believe in the future of wood for
building and as a raw material for industry. 2. I believe in Connecticut's hardwood
...
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Rough Cut--Woodworking with Tommy Mac: 13 All-New Projects ...
Features all thirteen projects from season two of the woodworking show, providing step-by-step instructions, plans, material lists, and design options, as well as sidebars that invite builders to visit workshops for helpful tips.
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
A small boy tries to discover the meaning of "memory" so he can restore that of an elderly friend.
In the history of Australian literature few books have been so controversial than Frank Hardy's Power Without Glory.This is a tale of corruption stretching from street corner SP bookmaking to the most influential men in the land - and the ...
Francis Joseph Hardy, 2008
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAVE THE WOOD ON»
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Swifts upset Eagles to liven up IRL finals race
It also provided further evidence that Swifts have the wood on Goodna, if no one else in the competition. The win has seen Fassifern drop ... «The Queensland Times, Jul 15»
Shaw Wins Singapore Derby
With the momentum gathered from the searching run, War Affair looked like he would have the wood on Quechua ($15), but the difference ... «Sporting Post, Jul 15»
Football: Beating China vital for Ferns
And despite having never won a game at a Women's World Cup, the Ferns are confident they have the wood on the Chinese, who are ranked ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
Inglis more than an Origin handful: Blues
NSW don't believe they have the wood on struggling Greg Inglis, amid reports Queensland coach Mal Meninga will play the Maroons' superstar ... «SBS, Jun 15»
England v New Zealand, Second Test, day three: as it happened
Morning Sir Alan, you're picking up a lot of wickets today for the Kiwis. Broadly speaking them flightless birds have the Wood on the home team. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
Betting drift not enough to stop Lumosty
IN racing these days, it's a given; you might have the wood on your rivals but you won't beat the betting exchange. Lumosty was regarded as ... «Fox Sports, May 15»
ACT Brumbies live and die by the sword with Super Rugby finals on …
The Waratahs certainly have the wood on us over the last couple, but the next game is a new challenge." Waratahs coach Michael Cheika ... «Sydney Morning Herald, May 15»
Phoenix v City: the numbers game
Wellington have the wood on their opponents in the overall standings and handed City a 5-1 defeat when the side's met back in Round 8 but ... «Hyundai A-League, May 15»
Dubai World Cup Preview - Godolphin bid to topple California …
... World Cup now switching to the dirt track at Meydan, many racing pundits believe the big boy from the US will have the wood on the locals. «Racingbase.com, Mar 15»
Contest's only certainty - anything can happen
As for the semifinal in Sydney on Thursday, Australia have the wood on India and will be too strong for MS Dhoni's men. Then again . «New Zealand Herald, Mar 15»
