[mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Small signs along interstate highways usually bearing a number. * /The Smokey is located at 131 mile marker./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

bear in the air

[bear in the air] or [bear in the sky] {n. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A police helicopter flying overhead watching for speeders. * /Slow down, good buddy, there's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

good buddy

[good buddy] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Salutation used by truckers and automobile drivers who have CB radios. * /What's the Smokey situation, good buddy?/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

Christmas card

[Christmas card] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A speeding ticket. * /Smokey just gave a Christmas card to the eighteen wheeler we passed./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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get off one's case

[get off one's case] or [back] or [tail] {v. phr.} To stop bothering and constantly checking up on someone; quit hounding one. […]

keep one's head above water

[keep one's head above water] {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manage to stay out of debt. * /Herb's income declined so […]

Dave Barry

U.S. humorist Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them […]

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cast off

[cast off] {v.} 1a. or [cast loose] To unfasten; untie; let loose (as a rope holding a boat). * /The captain of the boat […]

own up

[own up] {v.}, {informal} To take the blame; admit your guilt; confess. * /When Mr. Jones asked who broke the window, Johnny […]

Phyllis McGinley

(1905-1978) U.S. poet Not reading poetry amounts to a national pastime here.