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
EinoAY-noFinnish
Dione (1)dee-O-nee (English)Greek Mythology
DezsŐ-Hungarian
Adrianusah-dree-AH-nus, AH-dree-ah-nusDutch
Aldus
Lucan-History