A command listed even if no one pays attention to it, anyway. Mainly there to protect the stupid.
Directions for Dial soap: use like regular soap.
Directions for hair dryer: do not use while sleeping.
Directions for frozen dinner: defrost.
Directions on a packet of peanuts: open packet. Eat nuts.
New directions are often very exciting and stimulating, particularly when they're especially hard and challenging. Many people have a strong desire for new directions, but others are disgusted by them because they can often be very messy and unpredictable. New directions can sometimes be frightening to those who are unaccustomed to them. However, new directions are essential to the existence of the human race.
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.