In article <115lul11aero043@corp.supernews.com>,
"Ken Mahler" <ken@ohioACTpros.com> wrote:
> OK. There's a fierce battle brewing in my family surrounding the phrase,
> "Make the nut". The phrase literally means "covering one's expenses", as in
> a business sense, but can be more loosely used to convey the idea of "making
> the grade" or "living up to a certain standard".
>
> Anyone out there ever heard of this expression? It is a bit obscure, but I'm
> certain it exists. If anyone knows of it, can you point me towards some sort
> of documentation?
<http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=nut>
n.
[...]
7. Slang.
a. The cost of launching a business venture.
b. The operating expenses of a theater, theatrical production, or
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