proxy mine

a mine that explodes in response to something close, a proximity mine

I'm not about to let a proxy mine catch me off guard.

by The Retrun of Light Joker August 03, 2011

hook line and sinker

completely, totally

He got drunk hook, line, and sinker. (example of hook line and sinker)

by The Retrun of Light Joker July 25, 2010

tight spot

a difficult situation, a troublesome situation

If dad had another stroke than he's in a tight spot.

by The Retrun of Light Joker March 02, 2011

hard times

a period of economic problems

The restaurant closed down because everyone was suddenly going through hard times.

by The Retrun of Light Joker June 04, 2010

have deep pockets and short arms

to be rich and stingy

You sir, clearly have deep pockets and short arms.

by The Retrun of Light Joker September 26, 2008

Whack-job

a crazy person, especially one whose is in some way dangerous

I can't understand why they would let those whack-jobs have a say in things.

by The Retrun of Light Joker April 24, 2011