Definitions by D. Y. Vetz

The wheels have come off 

The situation has gotten out of control, things have gone haywire, shit has hit the fan, etc

The wheels have come off!

The wheels have come off by D. Y. Vetz September 4, 2020

Scratch the surface 

To barely detail the topic being discussed.

The Gospels are a good introduction to Jesus and his relationship with Yahweh, but they only scratch the surface when it comes to talking about Abrahamic religions.

Scratch the surface by D. Y. Vetz September 2, 2020

Meeb 

Derogatory term for a brain-eating amoeba.

When my grandma died a few days after swimming in the lake this past August I knew something was up. The doctor who examined her told us she passed away from natural causes, but I know that in reality she was killed by a fuckin' meeb!

Meeb by D. Y. Vetz March 10, 2020

Trying to get water out of a stone 

To try to achieve an impossible outcome or result.

I told Bob that trying to sue the restaurant for being too noisy would be like trying to get water out of a stone.

Trying to get water out of a stone by D. Y. Vetz February 13, 2020

Born yesterday 

Uses to describe someone who is just as naive or inexperienced as a newborn baby or someone who's only been in this world for a day.

I can't believe Jerry says Ford is a good manufacturer, he must have been born yesterday.

Born yesterday by D. Y. Vetz November 27, 2019

Jibboo 

A strange birdman you can find in desert ghost towns at night. Mentioned in the Dr. Seuss book "Oh The Things You Can Think!"

And what would you do of you met a Jibboo?

Jibboo by D. Y. Vetz November 13, 2019

Talk down

To speak to someone or about something in a condescending manner or tone.

Uncle Shane, why do you talk down about gay people all the time?

Talk down by D. Y. Vetz October 4, 2019