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Definitions by The return of light Joker

king of the hill 

a measurably successful person who is viewed as a leader in their field
He was king of the hill in his heyday but has barely been remembered after he left to work a low key job in the mountains.

in your dreams 

used to refer to something that is desired by the speaker or the person spoken to but is unlikely to happen
I would make you an awesome video game in your dreams.

autopilot 

It was an autopilot move when pulled the blender out to make the drink.

soft soap 

persuasion by blatant flattering
Don't give me that soft soap. I will not change my mind. I am determined to stand by my own beliefs.

flash in the pants 

a momentary burst of sexual arousal (a pun on flash in the pan)
I had a flash in the pants from thinking about the night before, but realized I can't let it interrupt my work.

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.

ghost turd 

a clump of dust or lint found in large numbers under furniture
There was that one ghost turd that behind the wheel that the boys miss when clearing the space under the bed.