in. to fall; to go down. (Securities markets. This is a way of saying down. South is usually “down” on a map.) : The market headed South today at the opening bell.
in. to quit; to drop out of sight. : After pulling the bank job, Shorty went South for a few months.
in. to make an escape; to disappear. : The mugger went South just after the crime.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Head Southis always a great word to know.
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So is bezoar. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
