set the mains

Short for "set the mainsails." A sailing reference meaning to go to a specific place or to head in a certain direction.

"After final exams, we set the mains for our favorite bar."

"At the start of the semester, I set the mains for all the best college radio stations."

by yes juanito yes May 30, 2017

Wired to the mains

When you’re absolutely wankered! Lots and lots of lovely droogs must be taken.

“I’m clean off mate. You what, can’t you tell? I’m wired to the mains geez.”

by WatzCrackaLackinMate March 3, 2021