Polo's definitions

shrinking violet

someone who is shy, hesitant, or afraid to have a voice in social situations.

"try not to be a shrinking violet at the gathering tonight,
everyone there will be casual and no one will bite!"

by Polo March 26, 2007

stepping stone

a means to an end, or an opportunity that can lead to "bigger and better" things

"she told me that even though she loves the company she works at, she hates the job she's at, but it's a stepping stone for something more lucrative."

by Polo March 31, 2007

follow suit

to imitate someone else's actions

"The Millers aren't going to the wedding, I think we should follow suit."

by Polo April 20, 2007

writ large

in a very significant or far-reaching manner; of great magnitude and effectiveness

"Never mind the Stratford Festival, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, or the Montreal Symphony!
Hockey Night in Canada was Canadian culture writ large."

- excerpt from the Pierre Berton book "1967"

by Polo July 23, 2007

tall order

an assignment or task which is difficult or seems impossible to accomplish.

completing that paper and submitting it on time proved to be a tall order, since I only had less than a week to do it...that's the last time I leave anything until the last minute!

by Polo May 14, 2007

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

up in arms

to be in an extremely angry or agitated state

"My father was up in arms when he found out my sister became pregnant before she got married."

by Polo June 5, 2007