The Return of Light joker 's definitions

rat race

an employment situation marked by tedious work and high stress

After going through the rat race for a decade and getting no respect from his co-workers, He felt It was time for a change of scenery.

by The Return of Light Joker September 5, 2010

palooka

1. a poor or mediocre boxer

2. a large and stupid person, an oaf

That palooka couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

by The Return of Light Joker August 18, 2008

rook

to cheat, deceive (perhaps from the rook, a bird that shares a reputation for stealing with other corvids)

He was ready to rook the old man, but ran when confronted.

by The Return of Light Joker March 27, 2011

jack-knife

a semitrailer truck accident where the truck portion folds backwards so that it resembles a jack-knife

I realized I had to take a detour when I heard about the delay caused to a jack-knife on the freeway.

by The Return of Light Joker October 31, 2011

in cahoots

in partnership with someone who shares your purpose (often secretly)

They were in cahoots with the Mafia this whole time.

by The Return of Light Joker February 8, 2008

drink like a fish

to drink to excess

He was unaware of the danger that could come to him if he were to drink like a fish and as a result he almost succumbed to alcohol poisoning.

by The Return of Light Joker April 3, 2009

punching bag

a person who takes the blame when something goes wrong, a scapegoat

An unpopular politician is likely to become a punching bag.

by The Return of Light Joker March 31, 2009