get face

to gain respect

She thinks she's going to get face by buying drinks for the class, but most of those people just don't take her seriously enough.

by The Return of Light Joker October 19, 2010

have a chip on your shoulder

to be touchy, to be easily provoked (During the 19th century, a person in the united states would challenge others to a fight by placing a wooden chip on his/her shoulder and daring them to knock it off, and if the other person did so, the fight was on.)

Man, You sure do have a chip on your shoulder today.

by The Return of Light Joker October 16, 2008

cold one

a serving of beer (such as a glass, bottle,or can)

I had a cold one before dinner.

by The Return of Light Joker August 25, 2008

mend fences

to establish or improve good relationships

It's about time we mend our fences. ( example of mend fences)

by The Return of Light Joker June 06, 2011

out of the frying pan and into the fire

from one bad situation to an evern worse one

Last winter, the the country came out of the frying pan and into the fire as far as weather is concerned.

by The Return of Light Joker October 29, 2007

crunch time

a period of time during which one must make a effort quickly

Crunch time at the cafeteria often comes at midday, when people are most stressed out and eager for a meal.

by The Return of Light Joker August 04, 2011

off the map

no longer famous or relevant

Mary Kate and Ashley are long off the map if you ask me.

by The Return of Light Joker February 23, 2009