The phrase used by help desk, retail, and other customer service workers all across America when they'd like to tell the person they are speaking to to sit on a large object and spin, but enjoy maintaining an income.
Customer: I can't get onto the internet.
Help Desk: Okay, can you please check to make sure the cables are securely connected from the wall to the modem?
Customer: I can't see.
Help Desk: Why not.
Custoemr: The power is off.
Help Desk: Oh, unfortunately, you're not going to be able to connect while the power is out. Call back if you need anything. Have a nice day.
A sarcastic spin on the common phrase. It is what you tell someone when they get in your way or are making you unhappy. It was originated by Bon Jovi in 2005, and coincides with the red, box-shaped, smirk...a spin on the popularyellow smiley face.
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
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.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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.