Retiring to the garden

Something a middle class English woman will say when about to go to the garden to smoke a cigarette.

M: Jimmy, darling, I'm retiring to the garden for a moment. Will you be joining me?

J: That would be marvelous, mother! Shall I put the kettle on?

by Flokiko August 4, 2020

pig in the garden

To immerse oneself in self satisfaction without another human being

This morning, I was like a pig in the garden, and made myself come six times with my own hand.

by anonymous November 14, 2020

Petunia in the garden

A snitch, or an informant mostly found in a POW Camp.

In Hogan’s Hero’s When a spy was placed in their barracks Hogan says “We’ve got our first petunia in the garden”

by IlIIIllIl March 14, 2024

Skunk at the garden party

An objectionable person or unpleasant circumstance present at an otherwise festive occasion and ruining it for all. See "turd in the punchbowl".

"There was a skunk at the garden party when your ex showed up at the wedding."

by anonymous February 17, 2026

Skunk at the garden party

An objectionable person or unpleasant circumstance present at an otherwise festive occasion and ruining it for all. See "turd in the punchbowl".

We had a skunk at the garden party when your ex showed up at the wedding."

by anonymous February 17, 2026

Guarding the beer

Making out/ hooking up, primarily in a party setting. Typically in front of the beer/keg/etc. and effectively "guarding" any other party goers from reaching it.

They were guarding the beer for hours. Though I must admit they did a good job, nobody bothered taking any of the beer that was behind them.

by Gohawks91 January 24, 2011

guarding the bee

The act of performing an utterly meaningless task given to you solely to keep you out of the way. The name comes from an episode of The Simpsons in which Homer, and two others, are tasked with guarding a bee in a jar in the plant's basement while the Nuclear Regulatory Inspector is visiting.

Bernie: Duh, why are we down here?
Homer: Aw, geez. I told you Bernie, guarding the bee!
Bernie: But WHY?!
Homer: Aw, you guys are pathetic. No wonder Smithers made me head bee-guy.

by Astrolounge April 7, 2009