oil of angels



oil of angels

Money, particularly when used as a bribe. "Angel" was formerly a term for a type of coin. I think we'll be seated soon—I gave the hostess some oil of angels. Oil of angels is the only thing that's going to save you from some goons breaking your kneecaps.
See also: angel, of, oil

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RhettRETEnglish
ArlieAHR-leeEnglish
LÍLe-Irish
Hokolesqua-Native American, Shawnee
Diodato-Italian
GuusKHUYSDutch