gun shy

afraid of the consequences of an error during and attempt to re-do something

He's been gun shy ever since his son burned his hand on the stove. He has been refusing to attempt to show him the ropes of cooking again.

by The Return of Light Joker May 07, 2009

Bedrock

the basic facts, crucial elements

With all the myths surrounding politics, it's time that people talk with organizations that get to the bedrock.

by The Return of Light Joker April 07, 2011

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

toad sticker

a large knife

A toad sticker was protruding from the puppet, implying that the person it represented was being threatened.

by The Return of Light Joker August 28, 2011

reindeer games

activities that exclude outsiders(from the Christmas song Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer)

It looks like more reindeer games are going on in the background.

by The Return of Light Joker November 22, 2009

revamp

to improve by remaking something

I think it's a waste of time to revamp an intercom that we don't use anyway.

by The Return of Light Joker November 20, 2011

800-pound gorilla

a very strong and/or menacing entity or issue that is obvious but not dealt with

Abuse suffered in prison is an 800-pound gorilla that is undermining justice.

by The Return of Light Joker April 13, 2009