The meaning of "out from", "a dirt contractor", "tight as a tick".

kjc0123 | 04:47 Mon 23rd May 2005 | Phrases & Sayings

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What is the meaning of "out from", "a dirt contractor", "tight as a tick".

"She stopped by this morning."

"What'd she want?"

"I think she was looking for money. She said the Judge had always promised to take care of her, and she wanted to know what was in the will."

"Did you tell her?"

"With pleasure."

"She'll be all right, never worry about that woman. You remember old Walter Sturgis, out from Karraway a dirt contractor for years, tight as a tick?"

"I don't think so."

"He's rumored to have a half a million bucks in cash, and she's after it. Got the ole boy wearing golf shirts and eating at the country club. He told his buddies he takes Viagra every day."

'Attaboy"

"She'll break him."

"his first hundred thousand would be paid back to the estate. That's how much the Judge figured Forrest owed him." and "Thank God he burned it."

the meaning of "Sold", "We won't get half that much." comps", "the usual", "go after him". What would you give for this place?"

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woofgang

out from Karraway means he came from Karraway, tight as a tick means someone who is very careful with money. Not sure about dirt contractor, it could be someone in the earthmoving business.

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