take the starch out of

To reduce someone's ego or conceit, to deflate someone

The latest scandal finally took the starch out of him. (example of take the starch out of)

by The Return of Light Joker January 02, 2012

voluntourism

the visiting of another place to help with humanitarian aid and/or disaster relief efforts

This voluntourism urge is getting out of hand. The people don't need anymore heroes. they have enough help.

by The Return of Light Joker March 23, 2011

dynamite charge

a strong charge given by a judge to a jury to ensure that they reach a verdict, especially if said jury is deadlocked

A dynamite charge is prohibited by law in some places.

by The Return of Light Joker April 15, 2011

maypole

the penis (from the term for a pole erected during May day)

Her boyfriend claimed to have a maypole that a porn-star would envy, until they first had sex.

by The Return of Light Joker September 28, 2010

naughty bits

the genitals or any part relating to sexuality (euphemistic)

Her naughty bits were visible because her pants were too tight.

by The Return of Light Joker May 04, 2008

full frontal

thoroughly, completely and totally (from full frontal nudity)

They turned the party into a full frontal rumor mill.

by The Return of Light Joker March 25, 2008

glass jaw

1.sensitivity to criticism, especially of a defamatory sort (from sense 2)

2. the inability of the chin of a boxer or other martial artist to withstand direct hits

Why is it than a verifiable dictator always seems to have a glass jaw?

by The Return of Light Joker February 26, 2011