THe Return of Light Joker's definitions

punching bag

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

An unpopular politician is likely to become a punching bag.

by The Return of Light Joker March 31, 2009

jack-knife

a semitrailer truck accident where the truck portion folds backwards so that it resembles a jack-knife

I realized I had to take a detour when I heard about the delay caused to a jack-knife on the freeway.

by The Return of Light Joker October 31, 2011

in cahoots

in partnership with someone who shares your purpose (often secretly)

They were in cahoots with the Mafia this whole time.

by The Return of Light Joker February 8, 2008

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.

by The Return of Light Joker April 3, 2009

ears are burning

to be the topic of a discussion somewhere else, or to sense this

My ears are burning and I feel like the people have the wrong idea.

by The Return of Light Joker July 7, 2011

juice

1. liquor

2. electricity

3. interest on a loan

4. gasoline

5. Influence or authority

6. (Anabolic) steroids

7. semen or other sexual fluids

Whoa! , lay off the juice already.

by The Return of Light Joker August 15, 2009

rat race

an employment situation marked by tedious work and high stress

After going through the rat race for a decade and getting no respect from his co-workers, He felt It was time for a change of scenery.

by The Return of Light Joker September 5, 2010