The Return of Light Joker's definitions

pour cold water on

to dampen or put an end to something

The police tried to pour cold water on the party until they found they were only drinking root beer.

by The Return of Light Joker November 4, 2009

Where the rubber meets the road

where the action is most immediate, such as the place where a plan is put in motion (from the place where a vehicles tires make contact with the pavement)

If she can tell where the rubber meets the road, she's in.

by The Return of Light Joker November 5, 2009

bells and whistles

features that add to the appearance of something but do not make it function any better

If you want bells and whistles you should go to the other aisle.

by The Return of Light Joker November 6, 2009

in a fog

in a state of mental confusion

Your son was in a fog because he was drunk last night.

by The Return of Light Joker November 8, 2009

chew light bulbs

to do something very painful

I would rather chew light bulbs than go to that country.

by The Return of Light Joker November 11, 2009

keen

excellent, wonderful

That party was totally keen.

by The Return of Light Joker November 12, 2009

fess up

to admit the truth, confess

Come on fess up. I know you aren't really that sick.

by The Return of Light Joker November 13, 2009