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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
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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
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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
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in a fog

Your son was in a fog because he was drunk last night.
by The Return of Light Joker November 8, 2009
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chew light bulbs

I would rather chew light bulbs than go to that country.
by The Return of Light Joker November 11, 2009
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keen

That party was totally keen.
by The Return of Light Joker November 12, 2009
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fess up

Come on fess up. I know you aren't really that sick.
by The Return of Light Joker November 13, 2009
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