throw caution to the wind

to disregard any risk or potential disaster when undertaking any enterprise, venture, etc.

The founders of the American-based fast-food chain, McDonald's, decided to throw caution to the wind when they established their original franchises in the 1930s, during the Great Depression.

by Polo May 07, 2007

heim

a derogatory word for a Jewish person, or someone who is a miser or cheapskate (can also be spelled h-i-m-e).

"that heim was being a hime when he didn't wanna pay full price for the meal."

by Polo November 11, 2003

neat freak

someone that's practically OCD when it comes to cleaning (their house or wherever they happen to be).

vaccuuming your house five times a day and making your guess put on slippers at the front door when they come in.

by polo July 26, 2004

up in arms

to be in an extremely angry or agitated state

"My father was up in arms when he found out my sister became pregnant before she got married."

by Polo May 18, 2007

passing fancy

a novelty that captures the attention of the general public for a relatively brief period, until either people lose interest in it, or the next "big thing" comes along.

also, an infatuation or a temporary but intense emotional attachment toward an individual.

Just as the hoola hoop of the late 1950s, so too did the Rubiks Cube prove to be a passing fancy after it was introduced in the early 1980s.

I suppose Sue's brief relationship with Tim was just a passing fancy for her, as she's since returned to her husband.

by Polo May 22, 2007

follow suit

to imitate someone else's actions

"The Millers aren't going to the wedding, I think we should follow suit."

by Polo April 14, 2007

writ large

in a very significant or far-reaching manner; of great magnitude and effectiveness

"Never mind the Stratford Festival, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, or the Montreal Symphony!
Hockey Night in Canada was Canadian culture writ large."

- excerpt from the Pierre Berton book "1967"

by Polo June 21, 2007