The act of making a false or modified return to the dumb personnel that work the returns desk at Home Depot. This is often done by switching the new product with the broken old product and then returning, also by changing the contents of the packaging with a dummy product to pass off as a return, also onemay purchase a tool or piece of equipment, use it then return when done and say that it was broken when you opened it. One could also use carefully discarded packaging, be careful and repackage with something with a similar weight to receive store credit. All at the no questions asked return policy. A contractor could supplement his project profit or increase his tool collection through the use of this and store credit.
It is amazing how the Home Depot Return Scam works time in and time again.
I want to be in control of the situation and if I can't then no one is going to be allowed to be happy about the outcome.
The expression comes from the playground where one kid, the one who owns the soccer ball or basket ball, doesn't get his way in the game. If he doesn't get his way then he gets mad and punishes those who are unwilling to accept his mandate. He does this by taking his ball and going home thus ending the game and any fun the participants were having.
The expression "I'm going to take my ball and go home" when directed at an individual is used to illustrate the individual's immaturity when that person can't get his way and no longer wants to be a participant in the game or a contributor to Coach Clappy's offense.
Suzie: "Jordy sounds like a little bitch who says: I'm going to take my ball and go home!
An expression used to alleviate your anger when referring to democrats screwing up your country.. used as comedic relief
Obama just tried to pass his health care plan and is finding a way for prisoners to escape capital punishment. That just makes me want to go home and kick the dog!