refrigerator mom

a derogatory term for a mother of a child diagnosed with autism (from the archaic belief that the autistic symptoms were due to a neglectful mother)

Being autistic has nothing to do with having a so called refrigerator mom.

by The Return of Light Joker February 22, 2009

101

an introductory lesson on something

If he cant teach grilling 101, I don't know who can.

by The Return of Light Joker June 01, 2009

apple pie order

Perfect order (from a corruption of the French word Nappes Pliées, meaning neatly folded linen)

His apple pie order was just over the top.

by The Return of Light Joker December 08, 2010

wrong way to run a railroad

not the best way of doing something

To exclude someone based on rumors or urban legends is the wrong way to run a railroad.

by The Return of Light Joker July 01, 2011

Snake oil

any dubious or fraudulent remedy or cure (The route of the fraud the word is derived from resulted from a misunderstanding of a traditional Chinese joint and muscle painkiller derived from the skin of the Chinese water snake)

That snake oil is so obvious. When will people learn?

by The Return of Light Joker December 18, 2007

haymaker

1. a very powerful punch

2. any powerful blow, literally or figuratively
(from the wide stroke of a scythe cutting hay)

He gave him the old haymaker when he got in his face.

by The Return of Light Joker April 21, 2008

elbow

to associate with someone as a friend

I though that a filmmaker would have better insight into people's perception if he had a chance to elbow with the troops. I guess I should have known better.

by The Return of Light Joker August 29, 2010