invent the wheel

to unnecessarily work on an task that has already been basically completed

Come on, Relax. It's no reason to invent the wheel.

by The Return of Light Joker September 21, 2009

echo chamber

an insular communication space where everyone agrees with the information and no outside input is allowed

The broadcast is just another echo chamber for self serving interests.

by The Return of Light Joker May 29, 2010

anal applause

an audible release of intestinal gas through the anus

That anal applause would have peel the paint of of the walls of my basement.

by The Return of Light Joker March 13, 2010

underdog

a person who is unlikely to win in a competition or is at a disadvantage

He was the underdog but he came out on top anyway.

by The Return of Light Joker December 09, 2008

nest egg

a cache of money saved for a specific purpose (such as an emergency)

They went for the nest egg but forgot where it was.

by The Return of Light Joker October 07, 2009

wire

a concealed recording device worn by someone for listening in on a conversation

I don't think he had any wire for any third party to listen to.

by The Return of Light Joker October 08, 2008

4 banger

1. a motor with four cylinders in a row

2. a motor vehicle with this type of engine

A 4 banger was lying around in the garage.

by The Return of Light Joker February 20, 2009