all bets are off

an expression meaning a situation in which one factor alone can change or cancel out everything

When Janine is around Corey, all bets are off...the poor dude just can't be himself anymore.

by hipster February 29, 2004

down pat

at the point of having something memorized or perfected.

I practiced that guitar riff for days till I got it down pat.

by hipster November 22, 2004

on the fly

describing something done in a casual or informal manner; also, something said or done quickly or in passing.

"I just processed that order on the fly without making any notes."

"I don't remember mentioning anything about the party to Jenn's sister, must have said it on the fly."

by hipster July 09, 2005

pan out

to have any venture or attempt at something result in success

after I revamped my resume, my job hunt finally panned out, and I got that 60K position at IBM!

by hipster August 28, 2004

kick

1. a habit or tendency

2. to break or cease said habit or tendency

3. a noticeable effect

1. "I've been on this stogie kick ever since I discovered scotch whiskey!"

2. "Kicking the smoking habit would be a lot easier if it wasn't for these damn nic fits!"

3. "I gotta say...these jalapeno-covered tabasco-doused enchiladas sure have a kick to them!"

by Hipster July 04, 2006

let it slide

1. to put off or delay

2. to leave things as they are; to not
change or disturb a situation.

1. I paid huge interest on the phone
bill cause I let it slide for too
long.

2. I wouldn't fight over something
that stupid, best just to let it
slide.

by hipster July 06, 2004

back pocket

having someone of importance at your disposal to help further your own agenda. usually involves kickbacks of some sort.

it's a well known fact that many corporations have politicians in their back pocket, thats why it seems like they're the ones really running things.

by hipster September 06, 2004