42 definitions by little-miss can't do wrong

An export is a pint sanctioned by a beloved local. Unlike a regular pint, this one is endorsed by the pub, who are entirely happy that you take it home with you, glass and all.

It must be noted that with power comes great responsibility. The glass must be returned within a 24 hour period, lest said privileges be revoked.

Should a member of staff ever question the loyalty of an export beneficiary, his/her door keys must be offered to whomever asks, with an invitation to check said home for unreturned glasses. If a single pub glass is found, said folk be barred for a month.

An ancient Greek proverb noting the momentary lapse between discomfort and comedy, between estranged family members when a camera lens watches over them like the legacy they yearn to create for themselves.

Excessive hair growth which appears between formal meetings as a direct result of Freelancer's not having any real need to shave.

Can also apply to women, who then disguise it by wearing jeans.

Freelancer(s) who work from home cannot survive without knowing a bathroom is a few meters away.

This is because they are so used to waiting until the very last moment to use it & seldom have to queue.

As a result of this, even a 10 minute car journey will see them popping-in both before, after & probably also thinking about it somewhere in between.

Do not attempt to initiate stage fright, as it just makes it worse. A Freelancer will still have to go again within the hour.

substitute for bless you, used only after the first sneeze.

since the ears take a few seconds to adjust after the pressure change, everyone will hear bless you instead. people nearby won't expect to hear it, but won't say anything if they do.

if the person sleezes a second time, revert to bless you and anyone who thought they heard brown shoe will think they're losing it... ;)~

Having resorted to the word but in any circumstance whatsoever, it must be acknowledged that your failings will close-in like concrete shoes.

A phase common amongst more affluent males in their early twenties, which typically requires the exchange of basic hygiene for Bob Marley memorabilia, dreadlocks and second hand military clothing.

Early warning signs include the gradual slurring of speech (as made popular in the movie 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'), endless discussions of aid increases/debt reduction and an overall musky smell.

A Gap Year Anarchist will subscribe to numerous clichés. Behaviour may include voluntary summertime homelessness/squatting, throwing flour & dancing on a Cenotaph.

The phase ends when the GYA finally succumbs to pleas from his/her family and/or bank manager/student loans company/court, gets a haircut, a job and a life!