get a word in edgewise

To manage to say something during a conversation (usually in the negative)

They were too distracted to let me get a word in edgewise.

by The Return of Light Joker July 02, 2010

gun shy

afraid of the consequences of an error during and attempt to re-do something

He's been gun shy ever since his son burned his hand on the stove. He has been refusing to attempt to show him the ropes of cooking again.

by The Return of Light Joker May 08, 2009

walk all over

to intimidate and maltreat someone or something

The teacher clearly intended to walk all over your son. He should have been fired.

by The Return of Light Joker November 25, 2011

red herring

Something used to divert attention form the real matter, issue or object(a dead red herring was often used to confuse or test the scent of a hunting dog)

That kid was just a red herring to prevent his friends from being caught in the act.

by The Return of Light Joker December 14, 2007

hamster-wheel brain

an instance of one's mind going over and over an issue or problem without finding a solution

I had a major case hamster-wheel brain today. I could not get organized and could not stop thinking about it.

by The Return of Light Joker January 08, 2008

Ywia

your welcome in advance (used in electronic media)

I've already sent the package, so Ywia.

by The Return of Light Joker August 15, 2010

dopenik

a drug addict, a drug user

Despite being a dopenik, people seemingly can't tell that he is a hack.

by The Return of Light Joker October 09, 2010