Definitions by Bungalow Bill

pounding the pavement 

going out looking for a job

"I got laid off on a Friday,but by the following Monday I picked up the want ads and started pounding the pavement."

pounding the pavement by Bungalow Bill May 11, 2007

make waves 

to cause a disturbance, or to create a situation where chaos or controversy will surface

"let's try to keep this matter out of the public eye....now's not the time to make waves if we want this brisk business we've been having to continue!"

make waves by Bungalow Bill April 28, 2007

the bird 

the unfortunate turkey to be eaten at a traditional feast such as Thanksgiving or Christmas

I'm hungry! Is the bird almost done?

the bird by Bungalow Bill February 4, 2007

break the bank 

to spend more money on something than you normally would. usually entails tapping into reserve funds (line of credit, mortgage etc.)

"We decided to break the bank this winter and take a 6 week vacation to Australia and the South Pacific."

break the bank by Bungalow Bill January 28, 2007

red flag 

a sign or warning of any impending danger, disaster or doom

when my gf called me up that day and gave me the "we need to talk" line, a red flag obviously came up and I figured I'd soon be on the outs with her.

red flag by Bungalow Bill November 18, 2006

luck of the draw 

the result of something through totally random circumstances - could refer to a situation either in someone's good luck or misfortune.

"I called that company and asked if they had any openings, and they told me they weren't hiring right now. But when I sent in my resume a few days later, they called me up and told me there's a position that would be perfect for my credentials. Hmmmm...luck of the draw I guess!"

"You mean to tell me that when you asked her to go with you to the dance, she said yes?? Geez....she told me she HATES going to those things! That's the luck of the draw for you!"

luck of the draw by Bungalow Bill September 14, 2006

bare bones 

describing an item that has only the most basic and necessary features to it; strictly functional; utilitarian

I looked into getting an upgrade for my cell phone, told the sales rep I just wanted something bare bones (i.e. a unit strictly for making/receiving telephone calls).

turns out that's impossible these days, since even the most basic phones have cameras and mp3 players as standard features now!

bare bones by Bungalow Bill September 10, 2006