Definitions by vaki5

cliff-hanger 

a game that is close until the end, a barnburner

Every election in this town is a real cliff-hanger - a close race.

cliff-hanger by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

on edge 

not relaxed, nervous, anxious, edgy

Gina's a little on edge. She gets her test results back today.

on edge by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bawling out

a scolding, a lecture, an earful, catch it

When I forgot to do my chores Dad gave me a bawling out.

bawling out by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bed of roses 

an easy life, a pleasant place to work or stay

Who said that retirement is a bed of roses?

bed of roses by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

beehive of activity 

a busy place, a room full of working people

The kids are making crafts. It's a beehive of activity in there!

beehive of activity by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

big shot 

an important person, a boss, a big wheel

On payday he spends money like a big shot, buying drinks for all.

big shot by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

big rig 

a big truck, a semi-trailer truck

Do you have a driver's license? Have you ever driven a big rig?

big rig by VAKI5 May 9, 2005