off the grid

Not using utilities such as water or electricity

He was so distrusting he lived off the grid.

by The Return of Light Joker March 15, 2010

feel the pinch

to experience the effects of having less money

Even pornography studios are beginging to feel the pinch.

by The Return of Light Joker March 18, 2009

recharge

to replenish one's energy, resources, etc. (from the notion of recharging a battery)

He has to recharge after a long week.

by The Return of Light Joker September 11, 2009

under your nose

in plain sight but not noticed (often with right)

That meth leb could be right under your nose.

by The Return of Light Joker December 04, 2007

aftershock

a consequence of something

The aftershock of the incident almos got him impeached.

by The Return of Light Joker December 21, 2008

upstairs

in the brain, mentally

He was alright upstairs, but he was a bit shaky on his feet.

by The Return of Light Joker October 23, 2009

high and dry

abandoned and helpess

If she failed to get the bag out of the compartment she'd have been high and dry.

by The Return of Light Joker August 17, 2010