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 December 14, 2007

hamster-wheel brain

an instance of one's mind going over and over an issue or problem without finding a solution

I had a major case hamster-wheel brain today. I could not get organized and could not stop thinking about it.

by The Return of Light Joker January 08, 2008

Ywia

your welcome in advance (used in electronic media)

I've already sent the package, so Ywia.

by The Return of Light Joker August 15, 2010

waffle-stompers

heavy hiking boots (from the pattern the soles make in the footprints)

A pair of waffle-stompers were found in the car and were covered in either the perpatrator's or the victims blood.

by The Return of Light Joker October 24, 2011

fugazi

fake, false, insubstantial, superficial (from Italian)

That bag of bones over there is totally fugazi.

by The Return of Light Joker June 15, 2011

nose rag

a handkerchief or tissue

Don't forget the nose rag.

by The Return of Light Joker January 28, 2010

not break a sweat

to do something with ease

We went all the way from here to there and I did not break a sweat.

by The Return of Light Joker July 05, 2010