Down on
Pot
Pot noun - The total of the bets at stake at one time.
Both terms in one sentence
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Buffy Speak: Lori: "I could see the sparkage in your eyes." Can't Get Away with Nuthin': Josh smokes pot only a couple of times and his parents come down on him. Hard.
Source: Series / Kyle XY -
She attempted to boil an egg in a regular pot, but Alton swooped down on her and made his displeasure known by taking a spoon, scooping the egg out of the pot and throwing it clear across the room, then docking her $500.
Source: Series / Cutthroat Kitchen - Money is put into a pot (like in poker) and depending on what side the dreidel comes down on, you either put in or take out.
Source: Useful Notes / Jewish Holidays
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