noun
General Slang
good oil
GOOD OYL · noun · informal
Reliable information; the truth.
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Accurate, useful information or the true facts.
“Give us the good oil on that job.”
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good oil In A Sentence
Give us the good oil on that job.
Origin & Usage
Australian WWI-era slang; 'oil' as information that makes things run.
Variants
the good oil
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What does 'good oil' mean?
It means reliable, accurate information or the true facts about something.
Where does 'good oil' come from?
It dates to Australian WWI-era slang, using 'oil' as a metaphor for information that keeps things running smoothly.
How do you use 'good oil'?
Ask someone for 'the good oil' when you want the inside story or trustworthy details, as in 'Give me the good oil on the new boss.'
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