lay of the land

an assessment or analysis made with regard to a particular situation, to gain further knowledge and insight into it.
"We need to get the lay of the land before we suggest what improvements should be done in that neighborhood."
by Bungalow Bill May 17, 2007
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on paper

describing an idea that in theory seems ideal, but when put to actual use invariably will be flawed, or not be as simple as first perceived.
"the figures look right on paper, but I think its gonna cost a little more than a g-note to open a club!"
by bungalow bill February 03, 2005
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spillage in the village

the occurrence of a bodily emission below the waist when one's underwear and/or pants are still being worn, involving either unine or semen.
"I tried to get to the bathroom as fast as I could when I had to take that leak but no dice...spillage in the village, just outside the door!"

"That hot stripper gave me such an awesome lap dance that the inevitable spillage in the village happened before the song was even over!"
by Bungalow Bill February 02, 2008
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lurch

I lurched all over the floor when I realized there were bugs in my salad
by Bungalow Bill December 13, 2001
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dope

by Bungalow Bill November 27, 2001
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back seat

to "take a back seat" is to assume a non-participatory role on an issue or situation.
"I'm sick of taking a back seat about things that go on around here. I'm gonna say a few things at tomorrow's meeting!"
by Bungalow Bill July 29, 2005
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under the radar

when someone is in a situation where very little or no attention is drawn to them
somehow they managed to stay under the radar for years while skimming all that cash from the bank.
by bungalow bill May 02, 2006
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