battle-axe

Greedy dwarves, who explore the depths of Middle-earth in search of gold and mithril, insist on fair pay for dangerous work, but their avarice and willingness to renegotiate contracts at the edge of a battle-axe don't make them reliable union members.

Workers of Middle-earth, unite! Michael D.C. Drout 2010

Miranda Priestly may be a battle-axe, but she appreciates the go-getter and eventually uses her power to help you move forward.

Shaena Henry: The Devil Wears Puma: When Mediocrity and Ambition Collide Shaena Henry 2011

The new Sunday toon, Allen Gregory (from Jonah Hill), has an inspired premise — a ridiculously precocious 7-year-old goes to public school, majoring in inappropriate behavior — but the clips fell a bit flat, seeming more ironic and droll than outrageous (although the scenes of him hitting on the battle-axe principal were kind of riotous).

Critic's Notebook: The Fox Upfront 2011

In the corner, by the salmon sofa, Betsy Jones, the battle-axe defender of the old guard, took measure of the room.

Three Stages of Amazement Carol Edgarian 2011

It is important to remember how those more ‘hidden’ disabilities, in that i am referring to mental illnesses in particular, are more likely to be cast aside with these battle-axe proposals.

Tory Conference: Half hearted propsoals and seething divisions « My Liberal Democrat Political Ramblings… 2009

While you all know that the dwarf detective is one for the low-tech solutions like Beatrice and a good battle-axe, you may not know that the award-winning The Case of The Singing Sword: A Billibub Baddings Mystery is now available for the iPhone!

TeeMorris.com » Blog Archive » The Dwarf Detective is on the iPhone, waiting for your call! 2009

I play what looks like a double-neck '65 Gibson SG, but is actually a modified battle-axe forged in Orcan foundries of Elfin gristle.

Heavy Metal Self-Helps 2010

In the corner, by the salmon sofa, Betsy Jones, the battle-axe defender of the old guard, took measure of the room.

Three Stages of Amazement Carol Edgarian 2011

While you all know that the dwarf detective is one for the low-tech solutions like Beatrice and a good battle-axe, you may not know that the award-winning The Case of The Singing Sword: A Billibub Baddings Mystery is now available for the iPhone!

TeeMorris.com » 2009 » March 2009

Funny, on any other day these trolls would be holding a Fox or a Rasmussen poll over our heads like a battle-axe.

Think Progress » More Americans have a ‘favorable’ opinion of the IRS than of the Tea Party. 2010