Definitions by Light Joker

dirty work 

dishonest, unethical, or criminal acts

He always sends his henchmen to do his dirty work rather than doing it himself.

dirty work by Light Joker December 1, 2005

green thumb

a special talent for gardening

We could use a person with a green thumb.

green thumb by Light Joker November 28, 2005

tear jearker 

a sentimental story, movie, song, etc

That film is a real tear jearker.

tear jearker by Light Joker November 26, 2005

VIP

(Pronounced as seperate letters)

A very important person

Here comes our resident VIP.

VIP by Light Joker November 26, 2005

in one piece 

intact, unharmed, unscathed

How did you manage to come out of the crash in one piece?

in one piece by Light Joker November 26, 2005

heads will roll 

people will be dismissed, punished, ruined, etc

If any of you violate the dress code again, heads will roll.

heads will roll by Light Joker November 20, 2005

eight-hundred-pound gorilla 

(variants: nine-hundred or six-hundred may replace eight- hundred)

A very powerful force

He went from a wuss to an eight-hundred-pound gorilla.

eight-hundred-pound gorilla by Light Joker November 19, 2005