Definitions by ColdOne

stepping up to the plate 

showing initiative or taking charge over a situation, not hesitating to do what needs to be done

"man you really gotta hand it to the Amigos, it seems they're really stepping up to the plate this season (literally and figuratively!)"

stepping up to the plate by ColdOne April 3, 2007

first blood 

the initial advantage gained by one side in any game, contest or competition.

"The Chargers drew first blood in their game against the Giants, scoring a touchdown late in the first quarter."

first blood by ColdOne January 12, 2007

last digit syndrome 

the fear or reluctance of dialing the last digit of a phone number; seen most commonly among guys who get the number of a girl they like and want to ask out, but then fail to muster up enough courage to complete the call, usually stopping before punching in the very last key of the number.

Dude #1: "Denise gave Adam her home phone number, and he was so stoked about it he said he would give her a call last night. But I guess he must be suffering from last digit syndrome, since all he kept dialing was "555-236...and it stopped there every time!"

Dude #2: "Ha! well hopefully he'll grow a set by tonight and try again....hotties like Denise don't stay single for very long, ya know!"

last digit syndrome by ColdOne September 3, 2006

smack 

disrespectful comments made toward or about someone

all through the interview, all he did was talk smack about A-Rod...not cool!

"don't lay any of your smack on ME, flip!"

smack by ColdOne November 15, 2005

factor 

a word usually added to another word in suffix form, to describe how that person or thing is a significant (and often positive) aspect of the "bigger picture".

Chicago Bulls fans can thank the Jordan-factor for enabling that team to win their NBA titles during the '90s.

The new 300 is one of the fastest production cars on the road these days due to the hemi-factor.

factor by ColdOne September 25, 2005

tab 

an open order of items to be paid for in total later, such as drinks ordered from a bar.
short for "tabulation".

a pint of guiness for me, a smirnoff ice for the lady...and shots of jack for everyone!

on my tab please...!

tab by ColdOne February 2, 2005

gloss 

background information on something or someone; basic facts in order to get a take
(probably from "glossary", the part of a book which lists sources of information)

"ok, so here's the gloss on this new and revamped Mets squad....."

gloss by ColdOne November 21, 2004