The suction cup pump, also known as pumpjack, nodding donkey, or horsehead pump, is a common oil exploration pump in Texas and other areas. It pumps oil from depths of 10,000 feet or more using a mechanical chain reaction. The pump design resembles a large pendulum and can pump 7 to 20 barrels of oil […]
A sucker punch is an unexpected punch, originating from boxing. It has migrated to idiomatic usage in English to refer to unexpected negative consequences in various areas such as politics, law, medicine, and sports. It involves the unexpected or unpredictable and can mean a painful and unexpected blow. The Oxford English Dictionary dates the use […]
