stone fence—(U.S. sl.) an alcoholic liquor:
- “Stone fence” is the euphonious cognomen given to whisky which is drunk with cider instead of water.
stone wall—
1. parliamentary obstruction of a debate, bill, etc. by engaging in delaying tactics:
- The New Zealand Legislation indulged in what is known as a “stone wall.”
2. a body of politicians practicing “stone wall” tactics of obstruction:
- Mr. Smith wished to ask whether the six members constituted the “stone wall” which was to oppose all progress?