polo's definitions

house of cards

metaphor pertaining to something of a fragile or volatile nature.

-from an old past-time of standing up playing cards together in the form of a house, this "structure" can fall apart at any time from the slightest action (e.g. an air current).

"We must plan this campaign implementing maximum precision, else it will disintegrate into a house of cards."

by Polo January 6, 2008

monkey see monkey do

an expression describing someone who imitates another person's actions, good or bad,simply by having watched them before.

"OMG did you about little Billy from down the street?? apparently he burned a house down...right here in the neighborhood!!"

"yeah, well his older brother used to do the same thing when he was around...monkey see monkey do I guess."

by polo November 25, 2004

heim

a derogatory word for a Jewish person, or someone who is a miser or cheapskate (can also be spelled h-i-m-e).

"that heim was being a hime when he didn't wanna pay full price for the meal."

by Polo November 11, 2003

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

bimbob

a male version of a bimbo; a guy who is attractive (even pretty), but is as dumb as a post.

"when Chad got stopped for speeding and the cop asked to see his license, he had this stunned look on his face for a few seconds...then he goes..."ummmm... I think it's on the back bumper there...." what a freakin' bimbob!!"

by polo September 25, 2005

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

drink

1) any beverage, most often one which is or contains alcohol.
2) "in the drink" - referring to something that is over and done with.
(from the golf term, a small body of water on the course where the ball will sometimes fall into).

one more year in the drink...so let's have one more drink, shall we?

by polo January 1, 2005