4 definitions by Cyrus Dark

raise my hand

1. When you think you know what should be done/take the lead in a situation or when you think that you can make the right decision.
2. When you want to vote on something.

Examples for "raise my hand"
1. -Who wants to go inside first?

-I'm raising my hand!
2. -Who did you vote for, Mark?

-I raised my hand for Trump.

by Cyrus Dark November 6, 2017

knock on heaven's door

When you risk your life and almost get yourself killed.

Example for "knock on heaven's door"
-Why are you always risking your life? I don't want you to be a hero if it kills you! Do you know how much I worry about you? And still, you just keep knocking on heaven's door!
-I'm sorry mom, but I couldn't let that baby burn alive inside that building when it was on fire. And the mother was screaming outside.

by Cyrus Dark November 10, 2017

plus-half

Something that is one and a half units of measurement (meters, hours etc.). It always goes with the unit of measurement, which can only be in the singular.

Example for "plus-half"
-When is our ship leaving?
-In a plus-half hour (one and a half hours).

by Cyrus Dark November 10, 2017

pick up word

To get information about something, either by a certain messenger or by rumor.

Example for "pick up word"
I picked up word that Jenny and Chris started dating again.

by Cyrus Dark November 7, 2017