Just let me out of this third-degree sweatbox and I'll sign anything you like (Punch).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Sweat box — Sweat Sweat, n. [Cf. OE. swot, AS. sw[=a]t. See {Sweat}, v. i.] 1. (Physiol.) The fluid which is excreted from the skin of an animal; the fluid secreted by the sudoriferous glands; a transparent, colorless, acid liquid with a peculiar odor,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sweat box — np A small club. She sings in a sweat box in the Village. 1990s … Historical dictionary of American slang
Sweat — Sweat, n. [Cf. OE. swot, AS. sw[=a]t. See {Sweat}, v. i.] 1. (Physiol.) The fluid which is excreted from the skin of an animal; the fluid secreted by the sudoriferous glands; a transparent, colorless, acid liquid with a peculiar odor, containing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sweat equity — Sweat Sweat, n. [Cf. OE. swot, AS. sw[=a]t. See {Sweat}, v. i.] 1. (Physiol.) The fluid which is excreted from the skin of an animal; the fluid secreted by the sudoriferous glands; a transparent, colorless, acid liquid with a peculiar odor,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sweat glands — Sweat Sweat, n. [Cf. OE. swot, AS. sw[=a]t. See {Sweat}, v. i.] 1. (Physiol.) The fluid which is excreted from the skin of an animal; the fluid secreted by the sudoriferous glands; a transparent, colorless, acid liquid with a peculiar odor,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sweat suit — Sweat Sweat, n. [Cf. OE. swot, AS. sw[=a]t. See {Sweat}, v. i.] 1. (Physiol.) The fluid which is excreted from the skin of an animal; the fluid secreted by the sudoriferous glands; a transparent, colorless, acid liquid with a peculiar odor,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sweat it out — of to obtain information from by coercion Police jargon, sometimes shortened to sweat: I don t believe Frank Gloriana is a strong character. Sweat him. (Sanders, 1992 Frank was under arrest) The coercion usually takes place in a cell … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
The Box (torture) — The Box, also known as a hot box or sweatbox, is a method of solitary confinement used in humid and arid regions as a method of punishment. Anyone placed in one would experience extreme heat, dehydration, heat exhaustion, even death, depending on … Wikipedia
Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 — Infobox Album | Name = Blood, Sweat Tears 3 Type = Album Artist = Blood, Sweat Tears Released = June 1970 Recorded = Genre = Rock Length = 40:46 Label = Columbia Producer = Bobby Colomby, Roy Halee Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|3|5… … Wikipedia
Blood, Sweat & Tears (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Blood, Sweat Tears Type = Album Artist = Blood, Sweat Tears Released = December 11, 1968 Recorded = August 2, 1968 October 22, 1968 Genre = Rock Jazz fusion Length = 45:36 (original) Label = Columbia Producer = James… … Wikipedia
