answering a higher calling 

To act in service to a higher i.e. more noble cause, a greater good. Often indicating an action undertaken at the behest of a Higher Power, such as a supreme being or deity, or some conception of justice and the morally right; motivation for personal growth and/or individual sacrifice for the greater good.

The lawyer quit her lucrative position as a private defense attorney and instead became a low paid public defender because she was answering a higher calling.

answering a higher calling by Nacho Momma May 4, 2015

Answering Machine 

An object for recording messages to the person you call when they are not home.

My wife and I can't come to the phone right now, but if you'll leave your name and number, we'll get back to you as soon as we're finished.

Answering Machine by Rederickfay October 26, 2004

answering the phone 

When someone gets hit by person or object hard enough to hear ringing in their head.

Oh man did you see that hit? That guys gonna be answering the phone for awhile.

answering the phone by Jesse Sherburne December 29, 2008

Answering Machine Actress 

Commonly a female who displays her emotions about a voicemail before getting off the phone. Characteristics include hand motions and the use of the word "Whatever" whilst someone is in the vicinity.

"Yo look at the shawty over there. She actin' a fool looking like a Answering Machine Actress."

Answering Machine Actress by Hunter S. Thompsonian January 11, 2009

answering machine 

An electronic device which is designed to automatically answer your phone calls. People who are too cheap to get voice mail usually have an answering machine.

I got rid of my answering machine and got voice mail instead.

answering machine by Qbert August 22, 2003

answering a higher calling 

1. quitting, especially if done so prematurely.
2. abandoning one's post
From Alaska governor Sarah Palin's speech on her decision to abandon her post as governor before her term expired.

Wide receiver: "Hey, where are you going? It's only the start of the third quarter!"
Quarterback: "See you later chump. I'm answering a higher calling."

answering a higher calling by Fe-ic July 6, 2009

Answering the Call 

v. Fulfilling the need for the desire to play hours of Call of Duty. Usually occurs when one takes off from work or stays home from school

Oh right.. I had heard that Double XP Weekend was starting Friday morning so I was answering the call.

Answering the Call by liftedops July 8, 2011