Swinging the Lead--the equivalent of "telling the tale."

Weighed off--when a soldier has been awarded punishment for an offense

he is said to have been "Weighed off."

High Jump--an appearance before the C.O. to answer a charge of breaking

regulations.

Lost His Number--a man is said to have "lost his (regimental) number"

when he is reported for any offense. It is "lost" because it is placed

on the report sheet.

Stir--imprisonment in a detention barracks.

Chancing His Arm--committing an offence in expectation that it will not

be discovered. A N.C.O. is said to be "chancing his arm" because he

may be deprived of his stripes.

Jankers--defaulter's drill.

Dog's Leg--the first stripe received on promotion.

Bundook--a rifle.

Bobtack--powder mixed into a paste to clean buttons and brass work on

equipment.

Muck-in--share in.

Square-Pushing--courting. Your best boots, cap, etc., are called

square-pushing boots, etc.

Square-bit--your best girl.

Atcha--all right.

Blighty--home.

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