Definitions by Briollette
they didn't set the world on fire
A phrase used to describe the averageness of a group of people's actions or behaviours.
Also meaning, nothing special, just average, not 'hot' or on fire.
'They' can be replaced by another pronoun if used to describe a singular person/place/event:
e.g. he/she/it didn't set the world on fire
Also meaning, nothing special, just average, not 'hot' or on fire.
'They' can be replaced by another pronoun if used to describe a singular person/place/event:
e.g. he/she/it didn't set the world on fire
John: Did you like the concert? Were the Rolling Pebbles any good?
Tim: Oh well look, they didn't set the world on fire but they were alright.
Tim: Oh well look, they didn't set the world on fire but they were alright.
they didn't set the world on fire by Briollette August 31, 2006
it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic
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.
it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic by Briollette August 29, 2006
m'aide
Pronounced 'May day'
A french term meaning 'Help me'.
Comes from the French verb 'aider' which means 'to help'.
A french term meaning 'Help me'.
Comes from the French verb 'aider' which means 'to help'.
Often in movies, the police, fire-brigade, and generally anyone in trouble may call out 'M'aide! m'aide!' asking for help or assistance.
m'aide by Briollette August 28, 2006