The Return of Light Joker's definitions

fallout

the effect that can be observed during or after an event, an aftermath (from the dust and debris left by a nuclear explosion)

The Great Depression was the fallout of the Stock Market crash.

by The Return of Light Joker November 22, 2007

1 way street

a instance of actions or communication that minimizes involvement with other people or countries, unilateral action or communication

If the solution to the problem were a 1 way street, no progress would be made in other countries.

by The Return of Light Joker December 25, 2010

picky

overly selective(including over small details as well a obvious things)

Don't be so picky about it just go with the flow.

by The Return of Light Joker October 23, 2008

headless chicken

a panic stricken and/or illogical person

The once heroic veteran turned into a regular headless chicken overnight.

by The Return of Light Joker May 12, 2010

dry spell

a period of abstinence from something

After a dry spell due to her condition mom was glad to be able to drive again.

by The Return of Light Joker October 17, 2011

trickledown

an attempt to stimulate a whole economy by enriching and encouraging the upper class, largely unsuccessful since the late 1920s and still unsuccessful as of today.

Trickledown strategies are useless when it comes to the U.S. economy.

by The Return of Light Joker February 5, 2008

bragging rights

the privilege of boasting about one's achievments

needless to say getting through there would get him bragging rights for several weeks.

by The Return of Light Joker September 2, 2009