top dog

the person in charge

The top dog is holding another meeting. Why does he always work too hard?

by The Return of Light Joker March 16, 2009

run through

1. to rehearse

2. a rehearsal

I had to do an extra run through to make sure the script was plausible.

by The Return of Light Joker December 23, 2011

tin ear

1. an inability to appreciate music

2. a person who does not appreciate music or has poor taste in music

My cousin had a major case of tin ear as a kid.

by The Return of Light Joker May 6, 2010

mountain

a large amount

He had a mountain of work after school.

by The Return of Light Joker June 18, 2009

breathing

alive despite risk or adversity

back then anyone who was breathing had to join the military despite their economic hardship.

by The Return of Light Joker October 21, 2011

soft soap

persuasion by blatant flattering

Don't give me that soft soap. I will not change my mind. I am determined to stand by my own beliefs.

by The Return of Light Joker November 2, 2011

jaywalk

to walk into the street at the wrong place while motor vehicles are crossing it

If you jaywalk, you are probably oblivious to the risk of serious injury.

by The Return of Light Joker November 1, 2008