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

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

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

extended vocab

vulgar or profane language, especially four letter words

He made liberal use of his extended vocab in his latest rant.

by The Return of Light Joker September 16, 2011

Christmas cheer

alcoholic beverages served around and during Christmas time

I don't condone offering Christmas cheer to uninvited guests.

by The Return of Light Joker December 28, 2011

not in Kansas anymore

no longer in surroundings that are quiet and comfortable (a quote of Dorothy's line in the 1939 Wizard of Oz Film)

I hate to say it but we are not in Kansas anymore.

by The Return of Light Joker May 03, 2011

dead to rights

with no possibility of escape or evasion

They caught him dead to rights when he broke in at night.

by The Return of Light Joker October 14, 2009