(n.) a staircase that spirals round, with turning steps.
Idiom to describe a situation where the next step is not always clear, and a large amount of training in doing this is required.
Idiom to describe a situation where the next step is not always clear, and a large amount of training in doing this is required.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 5, 2004
Get the spiral staircase mug.A phenomenon that occurs when one is not only ashamed of something, but *ashamed* that one is ashamed, resulting in an endless decrease in self-confidence, and an exponential increase in self-loathing.
Not only do I hate that I'm gay, but I hate that I hate that I'm gay! I'm caught in a fucking shame spiral!
by Throckmorton March 10, 2008
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To be unceremoniously canned for failing to meet the terms of your employment using unsuitable tactics.
by StarfishKiller October 15, 2019
Get the Spurlocked mug.The exact opposite of "going viral." Occurs in a manner akin to Sisyphus attempting to push a boulder up a hill only to have it roll down again and again, endlessly. Use "going spiral" to describe endless striving that yields no results in spite of one's best efforts.
Even my best stories will never go viral. I'm doomed to a life of "going spiral," always circling the drain.
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Get the spurtle mug.Bro1: Uggh Daniel supposedly lives in Raleigh but google maps says it's a 45 minute drive.
Bro 2: That's Spraleigh for you...
Bro 2: That's Spraleigh for you...
by SirBlondie December 22, 2008
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