John Q. Public

a member of the general public, a common man

Just because John q. public believes what the in something that can't be verified, is not a reason you should believe it too.

by The Return of Light Joker October 30, 2011

Under one's belt

successfully achieved or survived

Although annoyed at the early appearance of holiday decor on the shelves, he felt it would count towards another holiday season working at the store under his belt. (example of under one's belt)

by The Return of Light Joker November 01, 2010

on top of your game

doing really well, doing extraordinarily well

Your always on top of your game.

by The Return of Light Joker October 07, 2008

lead baloon

a failure, especially a severe one

a movie based on a game is usually a lead baloon.

by The Return of Light Joker June 13, 2008

8-bit

the era of gaming where computers used 8-bit methods of producing the game programing and 8-bit systems were the most up to date

The 8-bit era was during the late 1980s and introduced better animation to games.

by The Return of Light Joker April 30, 2008

gauge

a shotgun (from the term used for the caliber of a shotgun)

He came after them with a gauge.

by The Return of Light Joker March 12, 2008

get off the ground

to succeed, especially initially (alludes to the launch of an aircraft or space shuttle)

I decided I should probably not bother asking questions until they get off the ground.

by The Return of Light Joker August 21, 2010