Definitions by VAKI5

in the hot seat 

In trouble; in a very uncomfortable situation.

'Hot seat' is American prison slang for the electric chair (a method of execution). The phrase 'in the hot seat' has come to refer to any kind of bad situation.

1) The analysts who promoted the dot-bomb stocks are now in the hot seat with the SEC.

2) Andrew was really in the hot seat after his girlfriend caught him lying to her.

in the hot seat by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

walking on eggshells 

To be in a delicate situation; to be on the edge of danger or ruin.

An 'eggshell' is the thin, white outer coating of an egg. The shell is very thin and breaks easily. So if you are 'walking on eggshells' you are in a situation where you could break something (or get in trouble or ruin everything) very easily.

Synonym: walking on thin ice

1) Ever since I smashed their car, I've been walking on eggshells with my parents.

2) We're walking on eggshells with our landlord -- she told us that if we have one more loud party, she's going to kick us out of our apartment.

walking on eggshells by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

yawner

Something that is boring or completely
uninteresting.

A 'yawn' (when you open your mouth, take a deep breath, and stretch your muscles) is a sure sign that you are sleepy or bored.

The film was a real yawner -- I fell asleep after the first twenty minutes.

yawner by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

scram 

To leave in a hurry; also used as an imperative command meaning 'go away'.

1) We had to scram when the cops showed up.

2) Why are you trespassing on my property? SCRAM!!!

scram by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

blow chunks 

1. To vomit; to be sick.
2. Something that is not good, or a major disappointment.

1) I feel really sick -- I could blow chunks right here!

2) That movie blew chunks! I can't believe I paid $9 to see it.

blow chunks by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

behind the eight ball

In a bad situation, in a losing position.

The phrase comes from pool (or billiards). When the cue (white) ball is behind the eight (black) ball, a player usually has no shot.

I'm really behind the eight ball at work. I have too much work to do but we can't afford to hire anyone to help out.

behind the eight ball by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

pick up the tab 

To pay for the bill; to take the check, usually at the end of a meal.

Every time I have dinner with Chris, he always makes me pick up the tab.

pick up the tab by VAKI5 May 14, 2005