down to the short strokes

An expression that means the approach of the end of a process or task; anticipating completion as the final steps are finished.

The city planner announced to the audience that the park upgrade project is coming down to the short strokes as the city will open the park this weekend.

down to the short strokes by R. Harding December 3, 2007

keep on a short leash 

to keep someone under close control.

They better keep that bastard on a short leash from now on. (example of keep on a short leash)

keep on a short leash by The Return of Light Joker January 25, 2011

no short cuts 

meaning basically you don't take (bull)shit from anyone.

Derrick: "Erick's talking shit about your girl."
Geo : "real talk. i'll fuck his shit up!"
Derrick : "damn bro , you take no short cuts" ...

no short cuts by babbieqirLxo August 1, 2011

national short people day 

people who are shorter than you are supposed to be appreciated

aye its national short people day

yoo congrats on being a smurf

national short people day by bruv325 December 14, 2020

strawberry short cake 

a small red dick that looks pink like a strawberry and the balls are usually in the shape of a heart.

jim has a strawberry Short cake and gets made fun of by even gingers

strawberry short cake by klater September 21, 2011

National Throw Short People Day

On October 21st you can throw anyone 5’5”and under with no permission needed

What day is today?
Why its national throw short people day of course

National Throw Short People Day by Fjsogkrnfnk October 18, 2021

Fell Short of the Glory 

The act of completely wiping out while trying to move quickly or perform a potentially impressive feat of skill.

Todd tried to grind a rail with his skateboard, but totally Fell Short of the Glory and bagged himself.

Fell Short of the Glory by Tremain Skies January 11, 2009