Polo's definitions

never bring food to a buffet

an expression which basically asserts that it is unnecessary (and often self-defeating) to be accompanied by someone of the opposite sex to an event where there are likely to be a significant amount of unattached people who are potentially looking for an opportunity to "hook up".

applies of course to those who are not married or not in a steady, long term relationship.

"so, are you going to Darren and Tracey's wedding? I hear there will be lots of hot singles there!"

"for sure. maybe I should bring along a date, what do you think?"

"no no no, my friend......remember....NEVER bring food to a buffet!"

by polo January 5, 2006

conversation piece

any type of decoration or accessory that sparks interest or curiousity among first-time onlookers.

Often they will ask questions regarding its origin, how you acquired it...etc. , thus leading to a conversation.

"I don't know how you got that Model T Ford in your living room, but I gotta say it does make an intersting conversation piece!"

by polo September 6, 2004

creature of habit

someone who develops (generally inadvertently) a set pattern of doing the same thing(s) during a certain time period of the day, week etc.

the opposite of someone who is spontaneous or has the ability to exhibit spontaneity.

"My father tended to be a creature of habit, especially during the weekend. For example, every Saturday morning, for as far back as I can remember, he would walk to the corner store, fetch the paper and read it at the breakfast table for approximately two hours. And every Sunday afternoon, without fail, he would take a drive out into the country, rain or shine."

by Polo January 27, 2008

pretty penny

a significant amount of money, or a high price on something

I bet he paid a pretty penny for that new porsche - even the gas for it costs a pretty penny

by polo July 10, 2004

neat freak

someone that's practically OCD when it comes to cleaning (their house or wherever they happen to be).

vaccuuming your house five times a day and making your guess put on slippers at the front door when they come in.

by polo July 26, 2004

nature of the beast

certain aspects or traits of a person or thing that reveal themselves, either occasionally or on a regular basis.

"It doesn't really surprise me that she said things to you. But don't take it personally. I mean, after all, she's generally a nice person, albeit a bit quirky at times. It's just the nature of the beast I guess."

by Polo May 11, 2006

throw caution to the wind

to disregard any risk or potential disaster when undertaking any enterprise, venture, etc.

The founders of the American-based fast-food chain, McDonald's, decided to throw caution to the wind when they established their original franchises in the 1930s, during the Great Depression.

by Polo May 24, 2007