dawn patrol

to get up early in the morning to get a head start (early members of the air force would do so to survey enemy positions)

I Don't want to go on dawn patrol this time.

by The Return of Light Joker March 27, 2010

handyman's special

something in desperate need of repair that is acquired for a bargain price, especially a house

Those conditions make my house look like a handyman's special.

by The Return of Light Joker January 13, 2011

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

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