fleece



go in search of the golden fleece

To embark on an adventure, often one that is very dangerous or challenging. In Greek mythology, Jason and the Argonauts went on a quest to find the golden fleece of a winged ram. The fossil hunters' descent into the cave is like the modern version of going in search of the golden fleece!
See also: fleece, golden, of, search

fleece

tv. to cheat someone; to steal everything from someone. (Underworld.) Sam fleeced the kids for a lot of money.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Maya (1)-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi
FreekFRAY:KDutch
Maximilianmahk-see-MEE-lee-ahn (German), mak-si-MIL-ee-ən (English), mak-si-MIL-yən (English)German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Taniel-Armenian
Elspet-Scottish
Gentiana-Albanian