Definitions by VAKI5
across the board
across the board by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
artsy fartsy
Trying too hard to be artistic; an overly strong interest in appearing to be aesthetically aware.
From a lyrical marriage of the words "art" (creative or imaginative activity such as painting or poetry) and "fart" (expelling gas). The implication is that the art (or person) in question is no more than a glorified fart.
From a lyrical marriage of the words "art" (creative or imaginative activity such as painting or poetry) and "fart" (expelling gas). The implication is that the art (or person) in question is no more than a glorified fart.
artsy fartsy by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
an arm and a leg
A large amount of money; very expensive or costly.
Some things are so expensive that they are painful to buy, and cost everything you have.
Some things are so expensive that they are painful to buy, and cost everything you have.
an arm and a leg by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
angel investor
An individual who invests in a company during its start-up phase; a financial supporter in the early stages of a corporation's existence.
An 'angel' is a winged creature from heaven who is supposed to help you when you are in danger. An 'angel investor' is someone who provides money for young businesses that really need it. The phrase was first used to describe wealthy patrons who kept Broadway plays on stage despite a lack of profits.
An 'angel' is a winged creature from heaven who is supposed to help you when you are in danger. An 'angel investor' is someone who provides money for young businesses that really need it. The phrase was first used to describe wealthy patrons who kept Broadway plays on stage despite a lack of profits.
angel investor by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
art house
A movie theater that shows independent or noncommercial or foreign films.
In the United States, most people like big, expensive movies with lots of explosions and violence. Any film that is made by people outside of the Hollywood production system, and that focuses on more subtle themes, tends to be called an 'art film'.
In the United States, most people like big, expensive movies with lots of explosions and violence. Any film that is made by people outside of the Hollywood production system, and that focuses on more subtle themes, tends to be called an 'art film'.