Sell the silver


a phrase that means simply to find a better way. can be used in any situation and is not meant only for the literal selling of the family silver during economic downturns.

a last resort when all other options have been exhausted.
moe: i didn’t study for the theoretical quantum physics test.

joe: i’ll tell them you are home sick with anaphylactic shock.
moe: no, dude. i’ve already used that one.
flo: besides, wouldn’t you need a doctor’s note? better to just sell the silver.

sparky: i wish i had the cash for a new apple product – the new i-anything is out !
razor: you tapped out, bro ?
sparky – word – i may have to sell the silver.
razor: day-um – that’s rough.

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