running on impulse engines

In the original Star Trek series, whenever the main engines (warp drive) broke down (which was pretty frequent) the Enterprise would only be able to move using "impulse engines" - a low power, sub-lightspeed manouvering system based on a small fusion ram/ion drive.

By inference, someone described as "running on impilse engines" or "impulse power only" is either:

1. Very tired (a.k.a. 'running on empty')

2. Genuinely ill

3. (derog.) Slow and/or stupid.

"Jesus, I've just had to brief the sales guys on the new product.... they're all running on impulse engies up there".

"You want to go for a beer ?"

"No, man, I'm running on impulse engines... got to go home and grab some sleep."

by Eighth of Seven May 09, 2007

sanda run dun

a tune used by most teenagers but commonly used by spekhunt or dokhunts

sanda run dun, dun dun dun dun

by onedash October 25, 2010

barney flip run

to go crazy, throw a tantrum, go nuts, go wild.

That dude is crazy! He's on a barney flip run.

by Seles April 06, 2011

two trains running

Two men having sex with one woman.

Originally coined by the musical group Little Feet.

There were two trains running. One of them was my friend's and the other was mine.

by vindex parsley April 09, 2011

run that ass back

bring that ass back here so i can see it again

i need her to run that ass back so i can get a better look

by Pizza In Backpack April 29, 2020

Running over hatchet

A homosexual act one man offers another

I was so excited when my boyfriend ask if we can try running over hatchet

by S. Scales July 20, 2019

rum-n-run

The act of spiking the punch with rum (or any alcohol for that matter), while no one is looking, followed by running.

Quick while they're all distracted, lets rum-n-run!!

by L337Z1LL4 July 28, 2009