There are a number of phrases from past editions of Roget's Thesarus: catch flat-footed, sneaking idea, sleep on a volcano, beard the lion in his den; sandbagger, plunderblund. Any other strange words...
How does a vase sit on a shelf? You see a drum. How does it sound-loud or soft? You see a door. Is it open or closed? You see a piece of paper. Is it on the desk or on the floor? You see two people-do...
Mrs McV is promoted. Will she survive in hot water or crumble? Will she have trouble with the wafer-right, will she learn not to hobnob with breakfast presenters, will she support all the Rich Tories...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/10968625/Can-typewriters-stop-spies-Five-things-you-didnt-know.html
Do still use your typewriter?...