hold the purse strings

to be in control of finances, to be responsible for spending money

They say they are ready to hold the purse strings but they have not shown that they can handle them any better than the current people.

by The Return of Light Joker June 13, 2011

jiggle bar

a rumble strip, a strip of road with grooves that sends vibrations into the car to reach the driver and inform them that they are on the edge of the road or lane

you're hitting the jiggle bar again.

by The Return of Light Joker November 03, 2008

firewater

liquor, spirits (attributed to Native Americans)

He had too much firewater and he passed out.

by The Return of Light Joker September 17, 2010

in for the kill

participating in the endgame of something satisfying or vindictive (originally used by hunters)

It sounds as if they were all in for the kill when he lost his phone.

by The Return of Light Joker October 14, 2011

eight ball

a chronically unfortunate or ineffective person

He's an eight ball when it comes to education.

by The Return Of Light Joker October 07, 2007

asphalt

slang for asphalt concrete

With the change in seasons, Chicago's asphalt is destabilized and prone to forming potholes.

by The Return of Light Joker April 03, 2008

jump bail

To default on one's bail

I thought for sure she would jump bail.

by The Return of Light Joker December 20, 2010