A synonym for many common causes of frustration, especially when speaking of relationships and most frequently when discussing the Friend Zone. SeeFriend Zone. See also Futility.
Relationships: Trying to get her to see her as more than just a friend is like banging my fucking head against the wall. Also, from one male friend to another: What the hell are you doing with her man? You might as well be banging your fucking head against the wall!
Futility: I might as well be banging my fucking head against the wall.
Conflicts: Talking to you is like banging my fucking head against the wall.
Going opposing traffic with lights and sirens whilst the oncoming traffic does not pull to the right and stops directly in front of you with a deer and a head lights look.
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.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
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 pee calculus.