Bungalow Bill's definitions

even keel

describing someone that is in a normal emotional state; not too happy or depressed

"Bob was telling me about that painful breakup he went through a while ago, but it seems like he's even keel now."

by Bungalow Bill September 14, 2007

dyed in the wool

An expression meaning that certain aspects or traits of a person or people will stay the same and never change.

"If I didn't know any better, I'd say your family are dyed in the wool hard-core Christians."

by Bungalow Bill January 9, 2008

for a song

for very little cost; at a fairly low price

The team acquired that player, who was like a 4th or 5th draft pick, for a song but he proved himself after a couple of seasons and eventually helped them win the championship.

by Bungalow Bill January 10, 2008

keep on trucking

general phrase of encouragement meaning to stay focused on a particular job or in general.

"you're doing a great job,keep on trucking."

by bungalow bill April 3, 2005

annivorcery

The anniversary of a divorce

Tomorrow I'll celebrate my annivorcery by going out for a drink and going to bed early.

by Bungalow Bill January 19, 2005

made in the shade

an expression from about the 1950s meaning being in an excellent or ideal situation.

whoever wins this week's lotto will be made in the shade!

by bungalow bill January 20, 2005

on paper

describing an idea that in theory seems ideal, but when put to actual use invariably will be flawed, or not be as simple as first perceived.

"the figures look right on paper, but I think its gonna cost a little more than a g-note to open a club!"

by bungalow bill February 3, 2005