under fire

being criticized for something

The Senator is under fire for saying that the protesters should be charged with treason.

by The Return of Light Joker April 30, 2009

gargle-factory

a bar or tavern

The gargle-factory near the shopping mall is an eyesore. The quality of the alcohol they serve does not make up for that.

by The Return of Light Joker April 16, 2011

cog in the machine

a minor person in a larger organization

If it were not for my technical knowledge I would be just another cog in the machine.

by The Return of Light Joker July 02, 2010

oasis

a liquor store

the oasis was trashed before I could even buy something.

by The Return of Light Joker November 23, 2011

even the score

to exact revenge, to exact retribution

He tried to even the score but did consider what the full outcome might be.

by The Return of Light Joker April 19, 2009

revamp

to improve by remaking something

I think it's a waste of time to revamp an intercom that we don't use anyway.

by The Return of Light Joker November 21, 2011

usual suspects

people or things that one would expect or anticipate

While they were the usual suspects, they were the easiest targets of the protests.

by The Return of Light Joker July 31, 2010