fall on the grenade

To make a sacrifice for the good of others. Originally a military term for when a junior officer would deliberately fall to cover a grenade - the explosion from which would kill a far greater number of his side if he didn't. In particular, it would be when a junior officer would make this sacrifice for a senior one - to protect the commanding officer for the benefit (supposedly) of the army.

Its meaning has been expanded to cover things like taking the blame for a team-fuckup (eg. at work) or humpin a dawg so (as said above) your mates can get into the pretty ones.
by Richter September 25, 2003
mugGet the fall on the grenademug.

Charm Grenade

A conversational or behavioural device used to charm or fascinate. The device is most often used where a gentleman meets one or more ladies in a social situation and wants to impress.
Matt threw a particularly devastating charm grenade into the conversation last night. It took out half the ladies at the table.
by Crispin Cheesey September 20, 2010
mugGet the Charm Grenademug.

hand grenades

A shot of liquor or booze
i got knocked up by a hand grenade in 'Nawlins
by jakrel July 3, 2005
mugGet the hand grenadesmug.

grenade spam

tossing grenades randomly, hoping to get a kill.

tossing grenades repeatedly at a certain area.
don't go in the grav lifts or the corners. this map is practically designed for grenade spam.
by araknidude June 24, 2008
mugGet the grenade spammug.

Rusty Grenade

A piece of shit. Usually dropped on one's head, near or around the facial area.
Dude I totally dropped a Rusty Grenade on this chick last night!
by Jabraham March 13, 2010
mugGet the Rusty Grenademug.

brain grenade

opening a beer, where the act of popping the top is much like pulling the pin on a grenade and the effects are felt the next day
by cheaptrickrick December 13, 2009
mugGet the brain grenademug.

fall on the grenade

being the "wingman"
...But she's tugging an anchor
A junior investment banker
Who's talkin' about herself and not much more
So buy her a beer
It's the reason you're here
Mighty WINGMAN
You're taking one for the team
So you're buddy can live the dream
WINGMAN!!!!
by uknowhoim August 7, 2003
mugGet the fall on the grenademug.

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