by peepolaugh November 23, 2020
To get a layoff, or terminated, from your job, especially a contract or labor union job. Named so because you get your regular check, plus a layoff payoff check, so the company doesnt owe you anything else.
by theDunson January 24, 2019
If you say "it checks all the boxes", you mean that it shows you very clearly the truth about a situation or someone's feelings. That something says it all.
by Sushiaraziel November 26, 2016
After being nearly hit by a car it’s important to perform a Twilight Zone Check by making sure people can still see you
by TacticalShrubbery September 24, 2019
I was in the club checking out the goods. I was at the party and checking out the goods on the grill
by Beast of the east 74 February 12, 2019
To humble an arrogant person; To knock someone down a peg; To overshadow another person, particularly someone who is arrogant or someone who has upstaged someone else.
Derived from the semi famous SR-71 groundspeed check story.
Derived from the semi famous SR-71 groundspeed check story.
Person 1: I just finished another great medium article. Pretty good if I do say so myself.
Person 2: Boy my op ed was just published in The New York Times.
Person 3: Now that's what I call a ground speed check.
Person 2: Boy my op ed was just published in The New York Times.
Person 3: Now that's what I call a ground speed check.
by Legnut March 24, 2017
by ab05 July 25, 2020