kryptonite

1. the weakness of an otherwise invulnerable or confident person (especially a heroic person), Achilles' heel

2. crystallized, smokeable cocaine

His only kryptonite was his obsession with political opinions.

by The Return of Light Joker April 04, 2010

drifter

a homeless wanderer who travels on foot

The guy was a good for nothing drifter, end of story.

by The Return Of Light Joker November 15, 2007

ferret out

to uncover something by investigation

I was asked to ferret out the cause of the leak in the pipes.

by The Return of Light Joker August 06, 2011

skitter

to move around rapidly,to scurry or scamper

The Kitten skittered about as it batted at the paper ball. (example of skitter)

by The Return of Light Joker September 27, 2009

Vegetable garden

A place where comatose patients are kept.

He was lucky to come out of the Vegetable garden alive.

by The Return of Light Joker April 25, 2010

keep on a short leash

to keep someone under close control.

They better keep that bastard on a short leash from now on. (example of keep on a short leash)

by The Return of Light Joker January 25, 2011

visiting fireman

an important person who often gets special treatment, such as someone who is visiting to observe the workplace

A visiting fireman passed through town today.

by The Return of Light Joker October 02, 2009