Definitions by THe Return of Light Joker

who's on first 

the most basic of facts (from Who's on First?, a confusing comedy routine that was done by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello)

Apparently, most politicians don't even know who's on first about citizenship.

who's on first by The Return of Light Joker April 7, 2009

ceiling 

an upper limit to something

He proposed putting a 3 hour ceiling on gaming time.

ceiling by The Return of Light Joker April 6, 2009

in tow 

carried along, traveling with someone

They had a litter of kittens in tow.

in tow by The Return of Light Joker April 5, 2009

map  

1. the face

2. a bank check

If you keep your map clean you won't get as many zits.

map by The Return of Light Joker April 4, 2009

drink like a fish 

to drink to excess

He was unaware of the danger that could come to him if he were to drink like a fish and as a result he almost succumbed to alcohol poisoning.

drink like a fish by The Return of Light Joker April 3, 2009

rainmaker 

1. a powerful and successful representative or agent who generates a lot of unexpected business, especially a law firm

2. a ball hit very high to the outfield or beyond the fence

They were once a rainmaker, but they are now bankrupt.

rainmaker by The Return of Light Joker April 1, 2009

punching bag 

a person who takes the blame when something goes wrong, a scapegoat

An unpopular politician is likely to become a punching bag.

punching bag by The Return of Light Joker March 31, 2009