A sudden, unexpected collapse, downfall, or reputational drop of something previously thought to be impressive, respected, or authoritative. Used when the true, disappointing nature of a person or thing is revealed.
Core meaning:
A major fall from perceived greatness.
Usage:
Applied to individuals, institutions, or ideas once regarded as significant or prestigious, but later exposed as hollow, weak, or overrated.
“We thought the leader was a mighty figure, but after hearing his aide admit he was deeply troubled and unable to handle the insult he felt, it became clear the whole situation was just one big Chudling Pong.”
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.