Definitions by The Return of Light joker

pour cold water on 

to dampen or put an end to something

The police tried to pour cold water on the party until they found they were only drinking root beer.

pour cold water on by The Return of Light Joker November 4, 2009

media circus 

an occasion where media coverage of a particular story is disproportional (especially televised news)

Michael Jackson was often the subject of a media circus.

media circus by The Return of Light Joker November 2, 2009

take it on the chin 

to suffer a defeat or adversity

Once again, they took it on the chin at football. (example of take it on the chin)

take it on the chin by The Return of Light Joker October 31, 2009

wiggle room 

1. flexibility

2. a reduction or elimination of a burden that makes things hard

You need a little more wiggle room to clear those hurdles.

wiggle room by The Return of Light Joker October 30, 2009

5 spot 

a five dollar bill

Do you have a 5 spot availible?

5 spot by The Return of Light Joker October 27, 2009

jello 

slang for a gelatin dessert (based on Jell-O, a common brand name of gelatin dessert)

If you want that jello, wait until after dinner time.

jello by The Return of Light Joker October 25, 2009

upstairs 

in the brain, mentally

He was alright upstairs, but he was a bit shaky on his feet.

upstairs by The Return of Light Joker October 23, 2009