trickledown

an attempt to stimulate a whole economy by enriching and encouraging the upper class, largely unsuccessful since the late 1920s and still unsuccessful as of today.

Trickledown strategies are useless when it comes to the U.S. economy.

by The Return of Light Joker February 05, 2008

dry spell

a period of abstinence from something

After a dry spell due to her condition mom was glad to be able to drive again.

by The Return of Light Joker October 17, 2011

chew light bulbs

to do something very painful

I would rather chew light bulbs than go to that country.

by The Return of Light Joker November 11, 2009

work out

1. to exercise, especially in a strenuous way

2. a session of exercise

3. for something to end in success

I need to work out today.

by The return of light Joker November 04, 2007

100 grand

100000 dollars (not to be confused with the candy bar of the same name)

If I had 100 grand I would put it in the bank.

by The Return of Light Joker March 28, 2008

in rare form

at one's best

After going to bed early and getting up late, I was in rare form.

by The Return of Light Joker July 28, 2010

elephant ear

a type of fried dough cake

Don't forget to bring back an elephant ear for me.

by The Return of Light Joker March 24, 2009