The Return of LIght Joker's definitions

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

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 6, 2011

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

California stop

an instance of driving slowly past a stop sign

That idiot just did a California stop.

by The Return of Light Joker April 14, 2008

rubber stamp

1. formal or routine approval

2. to approve in a routine manner with no careful consideration.

We can't just rubber stamp this material, it could become a big issue if worded poorly.

by The Return of Light Joker October 21, 2011

rotten apple

a unfit or corrupt person who's nature is known to corrupt others (derived for the expression one rotten apple spoils a barrel)

No telling who the rotten apple is here without a thorough examination.

by The Return of Light Joker September 27, 2011

hat trick

1.When a one soccer(football in Brittish English) or hockey player scores 3 goals in a single game(related to a similarly name feat in cricket, probably a reference to the magic trick of pulling a rabbit out of a hat)

2.any improbable accomplishment

The guy just did a hat trick.

by The Return of Light Joker May 1, 2008