junkyard dog

1. a particularly vicious and dangerous dog, especially one chained up as a result of it's attacks

2. a particularly vicious and dangerous person

(dogs of such a temperament are frequently used to guard junkyards in movies)

If I have to deal with that junkyard dog again I will give it's owner a piece of my mind.

by The Return of Light Joker July 25, 2009

end of the line

the very end, the definite end

It was the end of the line for the urban farming experiment.

by The Return of Light Joker October 6, 2009

fit to be tied

very angry, furious

My teacher was fit to be tied when my classmate said She didn't know the answer.

by The Return of Light Joker October 29, 2008

soft spot

a sentimental fondness or affection

He seems to have a soft spot for ferrets.

by The Return of Light Joker July 26, 2009

seven year itch

1. an urge to commit infidelity during one's seventh year of
marriage

2. any major dissatisfaction with a marriage

He's got the seven year itch and expects me to give him advice.

by The Return of Light Joker April 4, 2008

pull rank

to overwhelm with ones authority, to be officiously arrogant

In office, he pretty much pulled rank every time something significant happened. (example of pull rank)

by The Return of Light Joker July 28, 2009

throwback

something reminiscent of the past.

The Seattle underground is a throwback to the early days of the city.

by The Return of Light Joker July 2, 2008