Definitions by QuacksO
hyperdermic needle
One advantage of a "shot in da arm" from a hyperdermic needle --- as opposed to guzzling a cup of strong coffee --- is dat said nerves-kicker won't just "go right through ya" like steaming joe will, and so you'll be able to fully avail yourself of said elevation-buzz without having to repeatedly dash to da WC for da next half-hour.
hyperdermic needle by QuacksO July 10, 2024
But how often does the lamb shake its tail?!
What an anxious/impatient youngster would logically want to know in instances when his parent promises a certain action/food/relief/entertainment "in two shakes of a lamb's tail".
Cranky child: "Are we there yet?!"
Parent driving (cheerfully): "Oh, no worries --- we'll be there in two shakes of a lamb's tail!"
Cranky child: "But how often does the lamb shake its tail?! Oh, sure --- a NORMAL AND ALERT lamb probably "flutters its little stumpy thing" quite regularly, but if the lamb is asleep or not feeling chipper, its behind-flipper might not move much at all, and so it might take HOURS for it to jiggle even ONCE, let alone TWICE!"
Parent driving (cheerfully): "Oh, no worries --- we'll be there in two shakes of a lamb's tail!"
Cranky child: "But how often does the lamb shake its tail?! Oh, sure --- a NORMAL AND ALERT lamb probably "flutters its little stumpy thing" quite regularly, but if the lamb is asleep or not feeling chipper, its behind-flipper might not move much at all, and so it might take HOURS for it to jiggle even ONCE, let alone TWICE!"
But how often does the lamb shake its tail?! by QuacksO July 10, 2024
breath-poppy
How a cop's speech often sounds when testifying into a mike about his claim of detecting da odor of opium when speaking to a suspect.
Arresting officers often get all flustered and breath-poppy on da court's PA system when debating with a defense attorney regarding whether he could actually have smelled a certain drug when conversing with said lawyer's client, since there is typically very little noticeable odor in dat case.
breath-poppy by QuacksO July 7, 2024
coup de graw
Da "going all Donald Trump" remark dat Dr. Phil makes to da incorrigible Madea at da end of da "gettin' sent to da slammer" movie.
Trying to reason wif Madea is like trying to argue wif a brick wall --- telling her "You're fired" is merely da "coup de graw" of a useless verbal exchange.
coup de graw by QuacksO July 7, 2024
coup de grass
If yer parents decide to have ya do a little yard-work, ya should know right off da bat dat it's not gonna do any good to whine or protest about it --- it'll always be da "coup de grass" --- i.e., ya'll still hafta do said landscaping in da end, no matter how loudly ya wail about it.
coup de grass by QuacksO July 7, 2024