necktie

a noose, a hangman's rope, especially one procured with the intent of intimidation, or extralegal execution (effectively murder) of someone

The necktie was clearly intended for use in a hate crime.

by The Return of Light Joker February 21, 2011

dress down

1. to dress less formally than normal at work or a gathering

2. to reprimand

How much are you going to dress down at the party?

by The Return of Light Joker May 10, 2008

5 and 10

a variety store selling relatively cheap items

I am not getting anything at the 5 and 10 across the street.

by The Return of Light Joker August 20, 2008

eight ball

a chronically unfortunate or ineffective person

He's an eight ball when it comes to education.

by The Return Of Light Joker October 22, 2007

keep up with the joneses

to strive beyond one's means to keep up socially and financially with others in one's social circle or neighborhood (from the name of a comic strip by Arthur R. Momand)

If I he can't afford a decent meal, he should not keep up with the Joneses.

by The Return of Light Joker November 16, 2009

oyster

1. a glob of phlem

2. a blob of semen

3. the female genitals

(from the fact that these things are often slimy like an oyster)

an oyster sat on the middle of sidewalk, much to their disgust.

by The Return of Light Joker January 01, 2010

lay it on thick

to exaggerate, overstate, especially said of flattery an attempt to coax

Man, He sure did lay it on thick when he tried to get his girlfriend to come home form the party early.

by The Return of Light Joker September 25, 2009