Definitions by THe Return of Light Joker

take the starch out of 

To reduce someone's ego or conceit, to deflate someone

The latest scandal finally took the starch out of him. (example of take the starch out of)

take the starch out of by The Return of Light Joker January 3, 2012

grandfather 

To give someone or something a special, status or privilege for something done before the new arrangements are made

I will not grandfather one religious leader for his deeds as a child.

grandfather by The Return of Light Joker December 31, 2011

blue-collar ballet 

Professional wrestling (perhaps because most matches have predetermined outcomes)

I don't care for blue-collar ballet.

blue-collar ballet by The Return of Light Joker December 30, 2011

tall order 

a difficult task, or assignment

Getting people to accept a compromise in a polarized forum like that before the vacation is a tall order.

tall order by The Return of Light Joker December 29, 2011

country club 

pertaining to wealthy people and things that characterize them
(from the term for private, exclusive, recreational sporting clubs)

Don't even bother with those, isolationist, country club types.

country club by The Return of Light Joker December 29, 2011

jasper 

1. a naive, or simple man

2. a wasp

I don't care if this jasper is looking for help. I can't do anything for him.

jasper by The Return of Light Joker December 28, 2011

Christmas cheer 

alcoholic beverages served around and during Christmas time

I don't condone offering Christmas cheer to uninvited guests.

Christmas cheer by The Return of Light Joker December 28, 2011