bargaining chip

something meant to be used in negotiations

It was a poor excuse for a bargaining chip but not many were available.

by The Return of Light Joker March 01, 2012

just around the corner

imminent, likely

Apparently the storm is just around the corner.

by The Return of Light Joker July 22, 2010

mark

a victim, the target of criminal activity such as theft or murder

He was afraid he was a mark, but had nothing of value to steal.

by The Return of Light Joker October 21, 2010

dog and pony show

an elaborately staged activity, performance, presentation, or event designed to sway or convince people (from a derisive term for a small circus)

Power point was originally used by buisnesses to create a dog and pony show.

by The Return of Light Joker July 23, 2008

5 o'clock shadow

the facial hair that comes late in the day when a man has shaved earlier

Naturally he had a 5 o'clock shadow again.

by The Return of Light Joker April 17, 2008

90 day wonder

a newly commissioned graduate of OCS or DCP

Not another 90 day wonder.

by The Return of Light Joker January 01, 2010

laundry list

a bill, especially a long one, of items to obtain, do, or not do

That laundry list that he forgot was no guide to ethical politics.

by The Return of Light Joker October 04, 2010