[x-raying machine] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Speed detection device by radar used by the police. * /The smokies are using the x-raying machine under the bridge!/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

double nickel

[double nickel] {adv.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} The nationally enforced speed limit on some highways - 55 MPH. * /We'd better go double nickel on this stretch, partner; there's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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bear trap

[bear trap] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A police radar unit designed to catch speeders. * /Watch the bear trap at exit 101./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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give rein to

[give rein to] or [give free rein to] {v. phr.} To remove all restrictions or limitations from someone or something. * /When […]

stick to one's knitting

[stick to one's knitting] or [tend to one's knitting] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do your own job and not bother other people. * […]

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(1835-1910) It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except […]

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break-even

[break-even] {n.} The point of equilibrium in a business venture when one has made as much money as one had invested, but not […]

passed ball

[passed ball] {n.} A pitched baseball missed by the catcher when he should have been able to catch it. * /The batter singled […]