plural of white-shoe firm

Where the cause of trouble or difficulty is.

(historical) An ankle boot fastened by a row of buttons (in fashion from the late 19th to mid-20th century).

plural of suede-shoe operator

(slang) A flashy and dishonest trader.

(slang) A high-pressure salesman.

plural of suede-shoe salesman

Alternative spelling of horseshoe vetch

plural of horse-shoe vetch

(idiomatic) To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved. / (idiomatic) To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one that is not desirable.