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Specialty Expressions: HIT THE SILK

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Hit the SilkSlangPhrase. Source: Linguistic 101 students at the University of Oregon. Definition: To eject from an aircraft, to "punch out". Context: Might be used by a pilot, telling (in an informal setting) combat stories to his colleagues. Social Source: Military Aviators. Source: Compiled by The University of Oregon. (additional references)

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