Going to see a man about a dog

An euphemism used to avoid telling of your true destination, often in reply to an awkward question. In Great Britain, it is commonly used as a euphemism for going to the toilet.

"Are you and your wife coming out tonight?" "Uhhhh, I'm going to see a man about a dog."

"How come you're leaving the table?" "I'm going to see a man about a dog."

by Alexandra July 29, 2004

Ried

A damn good looking guy.

Man, that guys is a Ried!

by Alexandra January 03, 2005

whanger

British spelling of wanger

Our cousin in the States says wanger, but the rest of us in London say whanger.

by Alexandra July 29, 2004

mad aleck

One who is acting crazily and/or energetically. Usually used by parents in reference to their overly energetic children.

During the Holidays, when everyone visits, our house is filled to the brim with mad alecks.

by Alexandra August 17, 2004

bit of skirt

a sexually alluring young woman. (Sometimes considered derogatory.)

"Your girl there, she's a nice bit of skirt."

by Alexandra July 27, 2004

Table Ender

sexual intercourse that takes place on or at the end of a table.

"We were going to Simon and Lisa's for supper, but then caught them having a Table Ender and it spoilt our appetites, so we went out to a restaurant instead."

by Alexandra July 28, 2004

double edge sword

the proverbial "Catch-22" where one is damned if one does, and one is damned if one doesn't.

"Corporate lay-offs are a double-edged sword. The company saves money by not having as many salaried people on board, but has to pay more overtime wages to the fewer people that are left so the work can be done by deadline."

by Alexandra July 27, 2004