LexLuthericographer's definitions

As You Know

A preparatory statement used in a sentence to avoid giving offense. It assures the listener that he or she already knows the fact about to be mentioned and that the speaker is mentioning it merely to acknowledge its truth or to help make a point.

As you know, Warden, the gang's leadership is within the prison.

by LexLuthericographer May 30, 2010

Football Minute

A period of time described as one minute that will actually become several times longer, especially if due to frequent interruptions. Antonym: New York minute

Dude, you said you'd be here in a New York minute. That was like fifteen minutes ago. More like a football minute.

by LexLuthericographer May 31, 2010