Definitions by The return of light Joker

have it both ways 

to profit from two positions that are polar opposites

Contrary to popular belief, the powers that be can't have it both ways with drug laws.

have it both ways by The Return of Light Joker September 28, 2011

shiner 

a bruise near the eye

My dad had a shiner from the basketball that hit his face.

shiner by The Return of Light Joker September 28, 2011

rotten apple 

a unfit or corrupt person who's nature is known to corrupt others (derived for the expression one rotten apple spoils a barrel)

No telling who the rotten apple is here without a thorough examination.

rotten apple by The Return of Light Joker September 27, 2011

'lude 

a pill of methqualone, a sedative drug similar that acts similar barbiturates

They somehow slipped a 'lude into his drink.

'lude by The Return of Light Joker September 25, 2011

you bet 

(the form you betcha is connected with rural image) certainly

Will there be challenges?, You bet. When will things improve?, Who knows?

you bet by The Return of Light Joker September 24, 2011

negatory 

no (from Latin, negatorius)

A: Got the party cups?

B: Negartory. They don't have any left.
(example of negatory)

negatory by The Return of Light Joker September 23, 2011

back pedal 

to change a previously stated position on a subject

He was trying to back pedal on censorship by most people were unconvinced.

back pedal by The Return of Light Joker September 22, 2011