Mark it on the ice

Posted by Michael Garneau on March 03, 2008 at 08:57:

My grandmother used to use the phrase "mark it on the ice" to mean that it would be forgotten (usually money owed to her). She had originated from Canada and immigrated at a young age speaking only French. She also used the phrase "pie-eyed" to mean drunk. Thoughts?

• Mark it on the ice Smokey Stover 05/March/08