Definitions by VAKI5
apple of my eye
One's favorite person; the one you love most.
In Old English, the pupil of the eye (the round, dark center) was called the 'apple'. It was thought that the pupil was a round object much like an apple (a piece of fruit). When you look at someone, their reflection appears in your pupil. So if someone is the 'apple of your eye', he or she is someone that you look at a lot and enjoy seeing.
In Old English, the pupil of the eye (the round, dark center) was called the 'apple'. It was thought that the pupil was a round object much like an apple (a piece of fruit). When you look at someone, their reflection appears in your pupil. So if someone is the 'apple of your eye', he or she is someone that you look at a lot and enjoy seeing.
1) Miranda is the apple of my eye - I love her more than anything on earth.
2) Her granddaughter is the apple of her eye.
2) Her granddaughter is the apple of her eye.
apple of my eye by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
all-out
Giving as much effort as possible; not holding back.
'All' refers to everything, and 'out' is an intensifier. So 'all-out' means 'everything and more'.
'All' refers to everything, and 'out' is an intensifier. So 'all-out' means 'everything and more'.
at the end of your rope
To be out of options or alternative courses of action; to be stuck in a bad situation.
A 'rope' is thrown to someone who is in a difficult place, such as deep water or the edge of a cliff. If there is not enough rope, the person might be in trouble. So to be 'at the end of your rope' means that there is no more help available, and the situation is not good.
Synonyms: in a jam, at wit's end
A 'rope' is thrown to someone who is in a difficult place, such as deep water or the edge of a cliff. If there is not enough rope, the person might be in trouble. So to be 'at the end of your rope' means that there is no more help available, and the situation is not good.
Synonyms: in a jam, at wit's end
at the end of your rope by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
all of your eggs in one basket
Having all of your resources in one place; putting your money or hopes or future into one thing.
'Eggs' are delicate, and if all of your eggs were in one container, and that container was damaged, you might lose all of your eggs in one quick and painful moment.
'Eggs' are delicate, and if all of your eggs were in one container, and that container was damaged, you might lose all of your eggs in one quick and painful moment.
1) You don't want to keep all of your eggs in one basket. You might lose everything!
2) Tom had all of his eggs in one basket -- Yoyodyne.com stock -- and when the stock market crashed he was bankrupt.
2) Tom had all of his eggs in one basket -- Yoyodyne.com stock -- and when the stock market crashed he was bankrupt.
all of your eggs in one basket by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
angel dust
A powerful, illegal drug, similar to heroine; powdered PCP (PhenylChlorinatedPiperidine).
Angels and fairies are sometimes thought to have magical dusts that alter reality. 'Angel dust' refers to a very powerful drug that alters users' minds.
Angels and fairies are sometimes thought to have magical dusts that alter reality. 'Angel dust' refers to a very powerful drug that alters users' minds.
1) Susan's brother is really acting crazy. Is he on angel dust?
2) The police found vials of angel dust in his bedroom closet.
2) The police found vials of angel dust in his bedroom closet.
angel dust by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
ants in your pants
To be nervous or anxious or jumpy; to be unable to sit still.
If you had 'ants' (small insects) in your 'pants' (clothing) you would probably feel like jumping around.
Synonym: antsy
If you had 'ants' (small insects) in your 'pants' (clothing) you would probably feel like jumping around.
Synonym: antsy
1) The children had ants in their pants, so we took them outside for some exercise.
2) Would you please stop tapping your foot?! You must have ants in your pants!
2) Would you please stop tapping your foot?! You must have ants in your pants!
ants in your pants by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
ass backwards
To be out of order or reversed; very confused or mixed up; completely fouled up or wrong.
'Ass' refers to the rear end or buttocks, and 'backwards' means reversed. The phrase suggests that something is happening the wrong way, with the rear coming first. ('Ass' is an impolite word, so be careful using this phrase.)
Synonym: snafu
'Ass' refers to the rear end or buttocks, and 'backwards' means reversed. The phrase suggests that something is happening the wrong way, with the rear coming first. ('Ass' is an impolite word, so be careful using this phrase.)
Synonym: snafu
1) Jeb, you're riding that donkey ass backwards! Turn around!
2) You installed these windows ass backwards - the screens are supposed to be on the outside!
2) You installed these windows ass backwards - the screens are supposed to be on the outside!
ass backwards by VAKI5 May 10, 2005