scorched earth

for one entity to minimize incentive for a hostile entities to take over (from a military strategy of destroying anything of one's own assets the enemy could use during an occupation, popularized by China during World War 2)

The scorched earth campaign to stop them from nationalizing their business would surely backfire when customers complained.

by The Return of Light Joker October 13, 2010

E

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, an illegal hallucinogenic and stimulant drug

That E can do more harm to you than you might think.

by The Return of Light Joker November 29, 2010

reindeer games

activities that exclude outsiders(from the Christmas song Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer)

It looks like more reindeer games are going on in the background.

by The Return of Light Joker November 22, 2009

Bedrock

the basic facts, crucial elements

With all the myths surrounding politics, it's time that people talk with organizations that get to the bedrock.

by The Return of Light Joker April 07, 2011

mark

a victim, the target of criminal activity such as theft or murder

He was afraid he was a mark, but had nothing of value to steal.

by The Return of Light Joker October 21, 2010

toad sticker

a large knife

A toad sticker was protruding from the puppet, implying that the person it represented was being threatened.

by The Return of Light Joker August 28, 2011

runaround

deceptive, evasive, or diversionary treatment, especially in response to a request

She gave her boyfriend the runaround when he asked her if she was doing drugs.

by The Return of Light Joker August 29, 2009