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

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

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

social hand grenade

The act of, when out with friends and having a particularly engaging conversation, coming out with a completely inane or otherwise offensive/distasteful/unfunny comment that is so heinous it kills the conversation dead.

Friend 1: "Aww man that's so funny..."
Friend 2: "Yeah, tonight's been really cool."
You: "Hey, aren't spastics funny!?"
All: <silence>

by Barlos the Jackal November 25, 2003

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

dude gimme a brain grenade

by cheaptrickrick December 13, 2009

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

shit grenade

a piece of shit that is flung across a room at high speed and hits a fan and explodes on everyone.

dude wtf that shit grenade almost hit me!!

by harrison kass December 28, 2007