devil damned

A situation from which there is no winning outcome, similar to checkmate, catch 22 or out of the frying pan. If devil damned you MUST act, even though the act will be fatal.

From the top of the burning building the choice was devil damned - to jump or stay and die either way.

by righter January 28, 2010

hive up

(as opposed to hive off) to bring together, especially in a burst of activity.

Jo said to hive up the activity with a burst of loud music

by righter March 30, 2010

dog-tail debate

Argument which goes round and round and round like a dog chasing its own tail.

Talking my parent slike a dog-tail debate.

by righter January 29, 2010