stroke

stroke

slang Of, describing, or referring to pornography. Primarily heard in US. They keep their stroke magazines covered up with a black tarp on a rack at the back of the shop. They argued that these so-called stroke novels could not be banned as they are protected under the right of free speech.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stroke

tv. & in. to flatter someone; to soothe and comfort someone. She “strokes” everybody to keep them on her side during the bad times.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See:
  • a stroke of luck
  • arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of (some time)
  • arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of (some time)
  • arrive on the stroke of some time
  • at a (single) stroke
  • at a/one stroke
  • at one stroke
  • at the stroke of (some specific time)
  • be in the short strokes
  • broad (brush) strokes
  • broad strokes
  • different strokes
  • different strokes (for different folks)
  • different strokes for different folks
  • down to the short strokes
  • finishing touch
  • have a stroke
  • in broad (brush) strokes
  • little strokes fell great oaks
  • no accounting for tastes, there is no
  • no accounting for tastes, there's
  • not do a stroke
  • not do a stroke (of work)
  • not do a stroke of work
  • on the stroke of (some specific time)
  • on/at the stroke of eight, midnight, etc.
  • put (one) off (one's) stride
  • put (one) off (one's) stroke
  • put one off one's stride
  • put somebody off their stride/stroke
  • put someone off their stroke
  • short strokes
  • stroke
  • stroke (one) the wrong way
  • stroke (one's) ego
  • stroke ego
  • stroke it
  • stroke of business
  • stroke of fortune
  • stroke of genius
  • stroke of genius, a
  • stroke of luck
  • stroke of work
  • stroke someone the wrong way
  • with broad strokes
References in periodicals archive
The cross-sectional, descriptive and comparative study was conducted in the neurology clinic and polyclinic of a university hospital in Izmir, Turkey, from March to July 2014, and comprised primary caregivers of patients with stroke in group 1 and those of patients with no stroke in group 2.
Awareness of risk factors and warning signs of stroke among caregivers of patient with and not with stroke: Results from questionnaire
Symptoms of a stroke also depend on how much of the brain tissue is deprived of blood supply.
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
If you know someone who's been inspirational to others, nominate them for a Life After Stroke Award and share their story with us.
Celebrating life after a stroke happens; LETTERS
Whether they're a stroke survivor, carer, volunteer, stroke club or group, fundraiser or a professional, nominate your stroke hero by Friday, May 24, 2019.
Names, please, for Life After Stroke Awards
Whether they're a stroke survivor, carer, volunteer, stroke club or group, fundraiser or a professional, you can nominate a stroke hero by Friday, May 24.
Celebrate inspiring folk affected by stroke
The burden of stroke due to illness, disability and early death is increasing since most people are unaware of the causes, risk factors, symptoms and availability of treatment facilities in the country.
Need of specialised centres for stroke treatment stressed
Describing stroke, Dr Mudari said it was a medical condition in which blood flow to the brain is poor, resulting in cell death.
Mudari teaches about stroke
The data reveals there were 578 patients in Manchester who went to hospital with a primary diagnosis of stroke during the financial year.
Delays in expert treatment for stroke patients
Conclusion: Delayed admission to inpatient rehabilitation facility after stroke event caused poorer functional outcomes in stroke patients.
EFFECT OF DELAYED POST-STROKE REHABILITATION PROGRAM ON PATIENT'S FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME
The theme for World Stroke Day 2018 is 'UpAgainAfterStroke' Support for life after stroke.
World Stroke Day observed to raise awareness for survivors
While the impact of stroke will be different for everyone, self-resilience and strong determination are the key factors which unite stroke survivors and caregivers to keep going on the recovery journey.
World stroke day: Almost 1 in 8 deaths worldwide are caused by stroke
A stroke is a serious life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
Daily intake of green leafy vegetable prevents stroke -Expert
2 During a stroke, nearly 120 million brain cells die every hour.
Twenty things you didn't know about stroke, that may save a life -BYLN- by the American Heart Association
The Stroke Association is appealing for nominations from Lanarkshire communities for its Life After Stroke Awards.
Stroke success nominations