White-ing an Orange
Allusion to the movie "Reservoir Dogs," referring to the act of punishing a rat or otherwise problem-causing member of an operation, even at a great personal cost.
Person One: Hey, how the hell did you get put back under house arrest? I thought your sentence was up!
Person Two: It was, but do you remember that kid that told the cops about the weed? I found out who he is and jumped the fucker.
Person One: Ah, White-ing an Orange.
Person Two: Yeah... It was worth it.
Person Two: It was, but do you remember that kid that told the cops about the weed? I found out who he is and jumped the fucker.
Person One: Ah, White-ing an Orange.
Person Two: Yeah... It was worth it.