Tryptan Felle's definitions

flushed the mouse

To fail utterly, often as the result of uncertainty as to what to do.

Origin: Tony Kornheiser, The Tony Kornheiser Show (2024)

Tony tried to find the best way to dispose of the dead rodent but in the end he just flushed the mouse.

Nigel really flushed the mouse when he said “May the Force be with you” was from Star Trek.

by Tryptan Felle May 5, 2024