Definitions by The return of light Joker

hold the purse strings 

to be in control of finances, to be responsible for spending money

They say they are ready to hold the purse strings but they have not shown that they can handle them any better than the current people.

hold the purse strings by The Return of Light Joker June 13, 2011

wax 

1. to kill, to murder

2. (dated) an outburst of anger

If they didn't wax him then, god knows when they would have another opportunity.

wax by The Return of Light Joker June 11, 2011

baby bump 

the bulge in the abdomen of a pregnant woman

Her baby bump was increasingly prominent in recent photos.

baby bump by The Return of Light Joker June 10, 2011

feeding frenzy 

a scene of frantic competition or unrestrained greed (from a a situation where several sharks or other predatory fish attempt to catch a single prey animal at once)

The made in America comeback could eventually fuel a feeding frenzy among businesses looking to corner the market.

feeding frenzy by The Return of Light Joker June 9, 2011

locks 

dreadlocks (an abbreviation)

His locks made him stand out like a sore thumb.

locks by The Return of Light Joker June 8, 2011

mend fences 

to establish or improve good relationships

It's about time we mend our fences. ( example of mend fences)

mend fences by The Return of Light Joker June 6, 2011

recap 

to repeat in summary format

The recap of the situation was not needed. I've hear enough about it already.

recap by The Return of Light Joker June 5, 2011