Definitions by polo

tall order 

an assignment or task which is difficult or seems impossible to accomplish.

completing that paper and submitting it on time proved to be a tall order, since I only had less than a week to do it...that's the last time I leave anything until the last minute!

tall order by Polo May 14, 2007

follow suit 

to imitate someone else's actions

"The Millers aren't going to the wedding, I think we should follow suit."

follow suit by Polo April 20, 2007

stepping stone

a means to an end, or an opportunity that can lead to "bigger and better" things

"she told me that even though she loves the company she works at, she hates the job she's at, but it's a stepping stone for something more lucrative."

stepping stone by Polo March 31, 2007

shrinking violet 

someone who is shy, hesitant, or afraid to have a voice in social situations.

"try not to be a shrinking violet at the gathering tonight,
everyone there will be casual and no one will bite!"

shrinking violet by Polo March 26, 2007

snotting around 

partaking in pointless or aimless activity; fooling around

"stop all this snotting around and get back to work!"

snotting around by Polo March 9, 2007

a king's ransom 

a significant amount of money; a small fortune

"Purchasing that Rolls Royce Silver Shadow will doubtless cost you a king's ransom, especially via the installment plan!"

a king's ransom by Polo October 14, 2006

sugarcoat 

to accentuate or embellish the positive; selling the benefits; upselling

In order to sell a travel package to a certain impoverished third world nation, the sales agent found that she had to sugarcoat the scenario by emphasizing such aspects as the resort's amenities and the region's year-round tropical climate.

sugarcoat by Polo September 28, 2006