bend over backwards

to exert oneself mightily

If you have to bend over backwards for a place like that it's not worth finding it.

by The Return of Light Joker November 20, 2009

drop dead gorgeous

exceptionally attractive, especially in a striking way

Your sister is drop dead gorgeous today.

by The Return of Light Joker April 7, 2008

5 spot

a five dollar bill

Do you have a 5 spot availible?

by The Return of Light Joker October 27, 2009

bumbershoot

an umbrella (one of the few U.S. slang terms used for the device)

My bumbershoot is busted.

by The Return of Light Joker May 14, 2008

jacket

A criminal record (form the term for the cardboard folders that held them)

Can't anyone find the jacket for this guy?

by The Return of Light Joker September 10, 2010

done by mirrors

done in deceptive way

The work of the organization was often done by mirrors.

by The Return of Light Joker January 6, 2012

make waves

to cause a disturbance, to cause trouble

Don't make waves if you want to get through the difficulties.

by The Return of Light Joker December 21, 2008