light bucket
A reflecting telescope, especially one with a relatively large aperture and suitable for observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That new telescope is a real light bucket for stargazing.”
“Because the mirror is so wide, this light bucket captures faint light from distant galaxies.”
“The astronomer spent years grinding the mirror for his custom light bucket to ensure optimal clarity when observing deep-sky objects.”
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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bolt bucket
A machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.
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brain bucket
A protective helmet, as worn, for example, by a motorcyclist, bicyclist, or soldier in combat.
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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bucket down
To rain heavily.
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bucket list
A list of tasks arising during a meeting that are put aside to be dealt with later.
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bucket of bolts
A piece of machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value, often an old car.
Last updated August 10, 2026