nail in the coffin

something that bring one closer to a seemingly unavoidable negative outcome such as death or defeat

Is this the final nail in the coffin for the coalition.

by The Return of Light Joker August 16, 2009

update

1.to record the latest information

2. to bring something up-to date

I have to update my browser.

by The Return of Light Joker September 29, 2008

ashcan

1. a depth charge

2. a powerful cylindrical firecracker

You'd better watch out for that ashcan, 'cause it's bad medicine.

by The Return of Light Joker May 06, 2011

small fortune

a significant amount of money, especially more than expected

Don't pay a small fortune for dietary supplements that fail to deliver.

by The Return of Light Joker September 03, 2009

sideswipe

a critical observation, especially an oblique one (from a term for a glancing blow with the side of something)

He took a sideswipe at his critics when they accused him of violating their rights.

by The Return of Light Joker August 08, 2009

Zit

a minor skin legion. a pimple

Don't keep popping those zits. You'll get an infection. (example of zit)

by The Return of Light Joker August 30, 2009

in a state

1. upset, agitated

2. untidy and disheveled

I was in a state when the stack of movies fell on top of me.

by The Return of Light Joker August 26, 2010