make noises

1. express oneself by talking, especially initially and

somewhat vaguely

2. to speak insincerely or uselessly

Don't just make noises. Make sure they get the big picture.

by The Return of Light Joker September 12, 2009

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 06, 2009

brain one

the most basic intelligence

If you have brain one you should know that evolution is an integral part of science.

by The Return of Light Joker October 28, 2011

iron out

1. to arrange satisfactorily, straighten out

2. to shoot someone with a handgun

I had to iron out the plans for vacation.

by The Return of Light Joker December 14, 2010

size up

to estimate or assess someone or something

He did size up the potential destruction, but did not act decisively in the end.

by The Return of Light Joker May 25, 2009

chew light bulbs

to do something very painful

I would rather chew light bulbs than go to that country.

by The Return of Light Joker November 11, 2009

headless chicken

a panic stricken and/or illogical person

The once heroic veteran turned into a regular headless chicken overnight.

by The Return of Light Joker May 12, 2010