Polo's definitions

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

brainchild

a revolutionary new idea or concept, having mostly a positive effect to society.

The assembly line was the brainchild of Henry Ford, ushering in mass production of automobiles and significantly reducing their price for a while.

by Polo July 16, 2006

snotting around

partaking in pointless or aimless activity; fooling around

"stop all this snotting around and get back to work!"

by Polo March 9, 2007

finders keepers

derived from an old children's adage "finders keepers, losers weepers",which basically asserts that anything found or discovered by someone automatically entitles them to ownership of that property.

"so that bag of money that fell off the armored car onto your front lawn...you gonna return it to the bank?"

"nope. finders keepers....so see you in Mexico!"

by polo November 29, 2004

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

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