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. by jory zimmerman March 1, 2009
Get the go jory mug. Doing something crazy out of the ordinary.. Extreme or Over the top..
The letter M can also be used to describe a moat...
"Going on an M" For example.
The letter M can also be used to describe a moat...
"Going on an M" For example.
Jesus Barry... Darren's acting like Raoul Moat today...
Yes Keith.. "He certainly is Going on a Moat"
Yes Keith.. "He certainly is Going on a Moat"
by Athewordofwisdom June 10, 2013
Get the Going on a Moatmug. "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. Mom: Where are you going with her?
Enlightened Individual: Relax, mom, we're going hunting.
Friend 1: Where's my bong, man?
Friend 2: Oh, i must've forgotten to bring it back when i went hunting.
Friend 1: Retard.
Enlightened Individual: Relax, mom, we're going hunting.
Friend 1: Where's my bong, man?
Friend 2: Oh, i must've forgotten to bring it back when i went hunting.
Friend 1: Retard.
by Byahhhhhh March 21, 2009
Get the Going Huntingmug.