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

senior moment

a memory lapse, such as those experienced by the elderly

I think she must have had a senior moment when you put it in her pocket.

by The Return of Light Joker June 28, 2008

rogues' gallery

1. a police collection of photos of criminals

2. any group of unsavory people

I think the rogues' gallery could use a bit of updating.

by The Return of Light Joker January 11, 2008

eat humble pie

to apologize for and face humiliation for a serious error

It was the governments turn to eat humble pie.

by The Return of Light Joker December 29, 2008

pink lady

a capsule of secobarbital, a sedative drug

He was still in a stupor from taking the pink lady he pilfered from the office.

by The Return of Light Joker May 13, 2010

up the ante

to increase a risk, price, demand, etcetera

She just had to up the ante again.

by The Return of Light Joker October 13, 2007