The Captive Spirit's definitions

Timely Square

A metaphorical location where no one is ever late, there is always a clock around when you need one, and you always have enough time for everything no matter how many things you need to do

Timely Square is likely a parody of Times Squares in New York

1. Will you stop asking me for the time every five minutes? I’m not the bloody clock tower on Timely Square!

2. They say that time stands still on Timely Square. Too bad it’s not like that around here.

3. I’m doing time on Timely Square. I’ve got the whole day ahead of me and there’s nowhere I need to be

by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

Mother’s Milk

Something meaningful that is given to someone that then goes unappreciated or is taken for granted or something you give to someone while receiving nothing in return

Look I’m tired of giving you mother’s milk. Unless you want a failing grade on this book report I suggest you do it yourself. I’m done helping you.

by The Captive Spirit September 7, 2010

Benign Betrayal

The act of breaking a confidence or revealing information that was shared with you in private for reasons that are deemed moral or otherwise necessary.

Jack knew it was a benign betrayal telling Kathy that her boyfriend was cheating on her even although he was a friend.

by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

Dog around the house

Someone who is messy, loud, obnoxious, overbearing, or in some other way bothersome while being intrusive of your personal space. Commonly a roommate you really wish you didn’t have to live, or a friend or a relative who is at your house so often that they start to cramp your style.

Simon is a real dog around the house. He doesn't work, he drinks too much, and he keeps me up to all hours of the night with that noise he calls music.

by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

Constable Charming

An ill-mannered police officer who pulls you over for a minor citation, gives you a hard time over nothing, and acts like he’s above the law. Of course if there’s a real crime going on Constable Charming more than likely won’t notice even if you try pointing it out to him.

Ali: This annoying cop gave me a speeding ticket because I was driving too slow.

Victor: Ha! Constable Charming strikes again!

by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010

You wouldn’t understand

A phrase used by someone usually while they’re busy feeling sorry for themselves over a situation that has them so upset they’ve selfishly deluded themselves into believing no one else could possibly understand what they’re going through.

All they want is your pity but you won’t help matters if you give it to them

Kathy: Come on Simon. I just want to help you. why won’t you talk to me?

Simon: (Sighs dramatically) You wouldn’t understand

by The Captive Spirit September 15, 2010

President Chimp

A nickname given to a president (or any other senior authority figure) who is clearly incompetent and completely ill-suited to his position of power but still manages to maintain at least some form of likability factor.

This expression became popular during the early years of the George W. Bush administration.

All hail President Chimp! He may be incompetent but he sure does make us smile! Haha! Did you hear what he just said?

by The Captive Spirit September 13, 2010