locks

dreadlocks (an abbreviation)

His locks made him stand out like a sore thumb.

by The Return of Light Joker May 15, 2011

lock

a certainty, such as of an outcome

That round of poker was a lock.

by The Return of Light Joker May 23, 2008

junkyard dog

1. a particularly vicious and dangerous dog, especially one chained up as a result of it's attacks

2. a particularly vicious and dangerous person

(dogs of such a temperament are frequently used to guard junkyards in movies)

If I have to deal with that junkyard dog again I will give it's owner a piece of my mind.

by The Return of Light Joker July 26, 2009

mouthpiece

1. a lawyer

2, a spokesperson, a spokesman or woman

The Mouthpiece for the government lied about what happened.

by The Return of Light Joker July 11, 2008

card

1. an amusing or eccentric person

2. something used to achieve a purpose

3. to require someone to show an ID for purchase, participation, etc

This tag was his card in court.

by The Return of Light Joker December 02, 2009

burn the midnight oil

to work diligently, especially late into the night

I had to burn the midnight oil to get that done.

by The Return of Light Joker March 26, 2009

asleep at the switch

Neglectful of an important task or responsibility

That punk is always be asleep at the switch.

by The Return of Light Joker September 23, 2009