hanging the elephant

The act of punishing an animal, child or employee for actions brought about by poor training, poor parenting or poor supervision when there is no retribution for the trainer, parent or supervisor who caused the issue in the first place. The phrase is derived from the hanging of Mary the elephant in Erwin, TN in 1916.

Writing Johnny up for an attitude problem they've ignored for 10 years is like hanging the elephant.

by dagmar7 March 8, 2010

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Nosey Elephant

The act of sneaking up behind someone while they are seated and draping your penis over their shoulder as stealthily as possible.

She was so engrossed in her magazine article that I sent in the Nosey Elephant to see what was up.

by Jim Jerka February 5, 2013

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Elephant in Egg

When you define a small problem as a big problem.

- I'm desperate, my SUV is dirty
- So sad! it's an elephant in egg!

by Altiplano September 2, 2006

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Elephant piss

An epic piss resulting from supersizing that coke at the theaters.

Duuuude, that was waaaay too much Vault. I gotta go take and elephant piss.

by Kratos3 August 21, 2009

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Elephant Shit

All news/propiganda from American right wing mass media. Made generally for simple minded folks but has been known to grind away at IQ levels and crush hopes and faith in humanity.

FOX,CNN,MSNBC mostly spew Elephant Shit

I can't believe I pay for this Fucking Elephant Shit!!
Rush is full of Elephant Shit!
We are up to our ears in Elephant Shit!!!

by Hatchetman1 February 17, 2010

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