THe Return of Light Joker's definitions

house-cleaning

a reorganization of a business, government entity, or organization, especially with presumed intention of dismissing dishonest or incompetent officials/employees

They talk about a house-cleaning, yet they barely took any action.

by The Return of Light Joker October 7, 2010

voluntourism

the visiting of another place to help with humanitarian aid and/or disaster relief efforts

This voluntourism urge is getting out of hand. The people don't need anymore heroes. they have enough help.

by The Return of Light Joker April 7, 2011

bathtub gin

liquor made in one's own home (because during prohibition they filled the favored bottles at the bathtub instead of the kitchen sink, can be applied to more than gin)

I wouldn't be caught dead drinking that bathtub gin.

by The Return of Light Joker February 16, 2009

sawed-off

short in stature

This sawed-off bastard was just asking for trouble with the law.

by The Return of Light Joker May 31, 2011

Where the rubber meets the road

where the action is most immediate, such as the place where a plan is put in motion (from the place where a vehicles tires make contact with the pavement)

If she can tell where the rubber meets the road, she's in.

by The Return of Light Joker November 5, 2009

1-2 punch

two punches in rapid succession with alternating use of both fists

She Gave him a 1-2 punch that knocked his lights out.

by The Return of Light Joker April 30, 2009

blockbuster

something popular or successful, usually a movie

The movie was an unexpected blockbuster.

by The Return of Light Joker January 12, 2008