The Return of Light joker 's definitions

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 6, 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 4, 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

fix someone's wagon

to punish someone by striking or hitting them

I'll fix that bastard's wagon in the end. (example of fix someone's wagon)

by The Return of Light Joker June 10, 2012

shades

sunglasses (always used in the plural)

They had rather tacky looking shades on the shelf.

by The Return of Light Joker May 20, 2011