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calling switzerland

Switzerland is a European country which has been neutral in many historical conflicts, including the two world wars. When someone "calls Switzerland", they are claiming to be neutral in an argument.
#1: Stacey got mad at her boyfriend because instead of taking her side in a fight with her room mate, he called 'switzerland' and left the room.

#2: guy 1: Dude, who's right, me or Bill?

guy 2: I'm not getting involved. I'm calling switzerland.
by Dmoney455 November 29, 2010
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Calling 911

He's Calling 911!
by LOLCATZZZZZZZHAPPYFACES March 16, 2010
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calling dingo

used as a slang term to describe something with a conflict of interest, much like it would be a conflict of interest to hire a dingo to babysit your infant while you leave the house. In this situation the dingo has a contrast of interest and will most likely NOT do a good job babysitting your infant.

This term was first used on the popular HBO show, last week tonight with John Oliver.
John Oliver: "The CEO of a Payday lending company actually has is in charge of regulating the Payday lending industry!

I am calling dingo on that!... I am calling dingo!"
by 24angryMexicansInaWallmart August 11, 2014
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Calling Europe

To throw up. It sounds like you are saying "Europe" when throwing up.
I drank so much last night I feel like I should be calling europe.
by meermo July 3, 2014
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calling dibs

calling dibs is a slang term that refers to a male "claiming" the rights to pursue a woman. dibs can be called in either a serious or a sarcastic fashion as long as all males in the party are aware of the context.
(after spotting a particularly attractive or unattractive woman) "I'm calling dibs!"
by pps57 May 21, 2008
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Calling in fat

The act of skipping work because you can't find any clothes that fit properly.
"Hey, why didn't Jess show up for that section meeting today?"

"She's got some PMS bloat, so she's calling in fat"
by tessaract November 2, 2009
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calling all cars

One of the oldest orders given from a policeman to summon all available units to investigate a crime or situation, particularly police cars.
"Calling all cars, calling all cars!"
-some cop in a lame-ass 40's movie or similar show
by Dave February 22, 2004
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