Actually means: actions taken solely for the feeling (or the appearance) of doing something about an unavoidable situation; actions that not only accomplish nothing but *blatantly* accomplish nothing.
by Arkaaito December 8, 2008
A phrase used to describe a situation that is:
a) almost near impossible
b) awkward/tricky
c) difficult
Stemming from the movie, Titanic, where shuffling deck chairs on the sinking ship would have been tricky.
a) almost near impossible
b) awkward/tricky
c) difficult
Stemming from the movie, Titanic, where shuffling deck chairs on the sinking ship would have been tricky.
Teacher: I'm trying to get my students to quieten down...it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic.
by Briollette August 29, 2006