Making an ineffectual attack against a relatively minor aspect of an argument or adversary, leaving the object of the attack unaffected.
An attack that is misplaced and off-target and does not address the fundamental issue.
The tactical opposite of "going for the jugular."
An attack that is misplaced and off-target and does not address the fundamental issue.
The tactical opposite of "going for the jugular."
In argument, correcting your opponent's grammar instead of attacking her argument is an example of "going for the capillaries."
by MaxwellX August 1, 2010
Get the going for the capillariesmug. In 1970's several now deceased male porn stars were going in live while acting in their respective films.
by DeShawn Drib April 10, 2005
Get the going in livemug. same thing as a poptart but in the form of a stick, made for when your in a hurry you can just grab one and go.
"Man i cant eat we are in to much of a hurry, oh wait, drew, grab me a go tart", "Strawberry or Chocolate", "Strawberry Please", "Here you go Benny" "Thanks Drew Brew, your the best!"
by Drew Aaron July 11, 2006
Get the Go Tartmug. "Going Clark" is a synonym for "going hard." The word Clark itself can also be used to describe something as being crazy and/or radical.
by WhyKay May 20, 2011
Get the Going Clarkmug. "Man, I lost my sandals like a week ago, and I've been going flintstone ever since!"
"Some one barfed on my shoes @ the rave last night, I had to go flintstone till 6 am! Do you know how disgusting that was?"
My neighbor came out of his house with an uber-rib in his hand, bbq sauce on his face and no shirt. He then walked his dog down the street going flintstone. And he wonders why we all talk about him!
"Some one barfed on my shoes @ the rave last night, I had to go flintstone till 6 am! Do you know how disgusting that was?"
My neighbor came out of his house with an uber-rib in his hand, bbq sauce on his face and no shirt. He then walked his dog down the street going flintstone. And he wonders why we all talk about him!
by MzJaDaWeSt August 14, 2009
Get the Going flintstonemug. When everything around you has completely failed, you make one last ditch effort for an acceptable outcome.
Bill was unemployeed, divorced, and broke so he decided to go for the Hudson and join the Peace Corps.
by Friday_Arvo February 6, 2009
Get the Go for the Hudsonmug. Being on the same wavelength as someone else.
by TheCitizenErased September 11, 2010
Get the Go-likemug.