dead air

a sudden and undesirable silence (from the term for the interruption of radio or television broadcasts)

The dead air coming from the bathroom was sign that something dire had happened.

by The Return of Light Joker October 8, 2011

downsize

To reduce the size of company by firing employees, usually with the intention of compromising for something else.

The bastards fired me because they plan to downsize just to increase profits.

by The Return of Light Joker March 26, 2008

meat eater

a corrupt police officer who greedily searches for and pursues situations that they can exploit for thier own financial gain

They discovered that the latest officer assigned had a record of being a meat eater.

by The Return of Light Joker June 15, 2011

sawbuck

a 10$ bill (alludes to the shape of Roman numerals)

I thought I had a sawbuck, but I must have left it at home.

by The Return of Light Joker February 18, 2011

on your horse, amigo?

How are you? (Korean war, a corruption of a a greeting used in the Korean language)

On your horse, amigo? Is mom alright?

by The Return of Light Joker October 6, 2011

peanut gallery

a person group of people whose opinions are insignificant

"No comment from the peanut gallery."

by The Return of Light Joker September 30, 2007

pull up stakes

to depart, leave

Don't pull up stakes just yet. We need a map.

by The Return of Light Joker October 27, 2011