fallout

the effect that can be observed during or after an event, an aftermath (from the dust and debris left by a nuclear explosion)

The Great Depression was the fallout of the Stock Market crash.

by The Return of Light Joker November 22, 2007

dry spell

a period of abstinence from something

After a dry spell due to her condition mom was glad to be able to drive again.

by The Return of Light Joker October 17, 2011

trickledown

an attempt to stimulate a whole economy by enriching and encouraging the upper class, largely unsuccessful since the late 1920s and still unsuccessful as of today.

Trickledown strategies are useless when it comes to the U.S. economy.

by The Return of Light Joker February 5, 2008

100 grand

100000 dollars (not to be confused with the candy bar of the same name)

If I had 100 grand I would put it in the bank.

by The Return of Light Joker March 28, 2008

chew light bulbs

to do something very painful

I would rather chew light bulbs than go to that country.

by The Return of Light Joker November 11, 2009

work out

1. to exercise, especially in a strenuous way

2. a session of exercise

3. for something to end in success

I need to work out today.

by The return of light Joker November 4, 2007

war paint

facial cosmetics, facial makeup(from the facial paint that was sometimes worn by Native Americans)

She forgot to put on her war paint again.

by The Return of Light Joker November 8, 2007