It is always by this unthank that things are given to the observer that we pretend to have access to the truth of the word.

"...and I bet she's dirty, and all. She's bound to take it up the Gary Glitter.” “I'm sure that Mel's a nice church-going lass,” I countered, almost managing a straight face, “who has never been kissed, let alone done up the arse.”

This investment is a sure thing. The bailiff had a sure grip on the prisoner's arm.

Coordinate term: A-lister