under one's own steam

independently, not doing something to carry out instructions or orders

He removed the junk on his own steam. (example of under one's own steam)

by The Return of Light Joker June 25, 2009

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red herring

Something used to divert attention form the real matter, issue or object(a dead red herring was often used to confuse or test the scent of a hunting dog)

That kid was just a red herring to prevent his friends from being caught in the act.

by The Return of Light Joker January 05, 2008

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end of the line

the very end, the definite end

It was the end of the line for the urban farming experiment.

by The Return of Light Joker October 06, 2009

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fierce

very bad, extremely bad

It was quite fierce to go through that process.

by The Return of Light Joker January 16, 2009

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junkyard dog

1. a particularly vicious and dangerous dog, especially one chained up as a result of it's attacks

2. a particularly vicious and dangerous person

(dogs of such a temperament are frequently used to guard junkyards in movies)

If I have to deal with that junkyard dog again I will give it's owner a piece of my mind.

by The Return of Light Joker July 25, 2009

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