wake up call

an event so dramatic or troubling that it effectively serves as an alert, reminder or call to action

The failure of the ongoing efforts to produce effective solutions should have been a wake up call to stop arguing.

by The Return of Light Joker September 07, 2009

mommy track

when a woman leaves the work force to take time to raise her children.

She was on the mommy track because she did not want to leave her baby with someone while she worked.

by The Return of Light Joker March 12, 2009

play fast and loose

to behave recklessly, irresponsibly, or deceitfully toward someone or something, such as acting in a manner that contradicts conventions or guidelines

Wow! He sure does play fast and loose with money.

by The Return of Light Joker November 16, 2009

scrooge

1. someone who spoils Christmas

2. a stingy person, a miser

He was a scrooge but he never understood what christmas was about anyway.

by The Return of Light Joker December 23, 2009

long story short

to summarize a longer story (short for to make a long story short)

Yes, but long story short you need to work harder.

by The Return of Light Joker September 15, 2008

notch

1. to score a point

2. to copulate

He a was about to notch, which would win the game, but he slipped at the last minute.

by The Return of Light Joker October 12, 2011

elevated

alcohol intoxicated, drunk

He got way too elevated. He's lucky to be alive.

by The Return of Light Joker February 22, 2009