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Big Show: The Major Leagues (also, called just ‘the Show’)

Maximum Unambiguous Range: The pulse-repetition frequency (prf) of a radar system determines the maximum operating range of the radar before ambiguities start to occur. This is called the maximum unambiguous range of

No Show: A passenger who doesn't show for a flight, hotel, or rental car booking shame on you for not canceling.

Road Show: A promotional presentation by an issuer of securities to potential buyers about the desirable qualities of the investments.

Show And Tell List: Short-term securities issued by states, municipalities, and quesi-government entities such as local housing and urban renewal agencies.

Let The Big Dog Eat: Use the driver or number 1 wood

Hitting The Big Ball Before The Little Ball: Another phrase for hitting the ball fat (the big ball being the earth)

Dumb Shows: These mimed scenes before a play or before each act in a play summarized or foreshadowed the coming events of the plot. These shows were common in early Renaissance drama, but Greenblatt not . . . View Full Definition

Early Shower: When a pitcher is pulled from the game early for ineffectiveness, he is said to be removed ‘for an early shower’ or to ‘hit the showers.’

Fry A Bigger Fish: A disciplinary action taken by the Federal Reserve Board for some violation of Regulation T, an individual investor cannot sell securities until they are paid for in full and certificates delivered.