knuckle-dusters

slang for brass knuckles

He hid a pair of knuckle-dusters .

by The Return of Light Joker June 29, 2008

quote mining

The repeated use of quotes out of context in order to skew or contort the meaning of a passage or speech by an author on a controversial subject.

Conservatives have a reputation for quote mining and other ways of taking things out of context.

by The Return of Light Joker January 27, 2009

throwback

something reminiscent of the past.

The Seattle underground is a throwback to the early days of the city.

by The Return of Light Joker July 02, 2008

fit to be tied

very angry, furious

My teacher was fit to be tied when my classmate said She didn't know the answer.

by The Return of Light Joker October 29, 2008

soft spot

a sentimental fondness or affection

He seems to have a soft spot for ferrets.

by The Return of Light Joker July 26, 2009

pull rank

to overwhelm with ones authority, to be officiously arrogant

In office, he pretty much pulled rank every time something significant happened. (example of pull rank)

by The Return of Light Joker July 28, 2009

seven year itch

1. an urge to commit infidelity during one's seventh year of
marriage

2. any major dissatisfaction with a marriage

He's got the seven year itch and expects me to give him advice.

by The Return of Light Joker April 04, 2008