it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic

A phrase used to describe a situation that is:

a) almost near impossible
b) awkward/tricky
c) difficult

Stemming from the movie, Titanic, where shuffling deck chairs on the sinking ship would have been tricky.

Teacher: I'm trying to get my students to quieten down...it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic.

by Briollette August 29, 2006

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by Suckysuckbuck February 26, 2017

Like a carpenter making chairs

To become bored of a hobby or pastime once enjoyed, particularly because of it becoming part of a job or daily routine.

You spend enough time putting the hammer to people, you start to feel like a carpenter making chairs. Drains the fun right out of it.

by Kompress0r September 26, 2020

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by laser_fox March 8, 2021

im out like a deaf kid in musical chairs

to leave, pass out, good bye

"you leavin bro?" "yeah im out like a deaf kid in musical chairs, peace"

by Dan February 7, 2003

Sweating like a nigger on a rape charge

Sweating profusely. Comes from the fact that any black man accused of rape will be sent down, regardless of evidence.

"Fuck me it's hot today, i'm sweating like a nigger on a rape charge!"

by Why do I have to sign up?! January 7, 2010

Running like a fat kid chasing an ice cream truck

To run as if your life depended on it. It's pretty self explanatory.

I saw Joe turn the corner with Mike hard on his heels. Joe was running like a fat kid chasing an ice cream truck.

by Luke Treu September 25, 2006