Put a Door In

v. - a solution which is oversimplified to the point that it becomes nonsensical. Often presented as a brilliant idea by someone who wishes to appear knowledgeable when they actually know the least about the subject.

Dorthu: "I'm having trouble seamlessly streaming levels in this game."
Gabe: "Just put a door in."

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Tom: "Dude, instead of paying to get my car fixed, I'm just gonna use some duct tape."
John: "Way to put a door in."

by Dorthu June 2, 2009

put the kitten in the mailbox

get it done. just do it & walk away...

Girl: I'm not looking forward to dumping my boyfriend. I just know he'll make a scene.

Friend: Just put the kitten in the mailbox!

by J4Q December 25, 2010

Put your foot in

Meaning that it is fantastic! Usually referring to a great meal.

Mom, you put your foot in those collard greens!

by Stacia22 October 7, 2008

Put a pin in that

A douchey/ middle management way to say "let's come back to that later," or, "hold that thought." Increasingly popular in business speak.

Possibly originally from WWII, referring to putting a pin back in a hand grenade so it won't go off.

Employee: "Will we have health benefits during the furlough?"

Mid-level boss: "Let's just put a pin in that, for now."

by tubalcain July 23, 2009

Don’t cry in the beer, but you can put the chicken in the water

The secret of the universe. All will be understood when the phrase is mentioned.

Sitting around discussing all of life’s problems, someone exclaims “don’t cry in the beer, but you can put the chicken in the water”. Suddenly everyone understands everything. A true ah-ha moment.

by Miss Universe 2020 July 29, 2020

Put a plug in the jug

To stop drinking and possibly other 'bad' habits.

I put a plug in the jug. I'm 27 years sober.

by jemusa January 13, 2011

put a sock in it

to shut up. usually expressed in the form of a request.

will you put a sock in it? i'm trying to study here.

by themarcuscreature February 10, 2005