polo's definitions

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

old hat

out of fashion or obsolete

bell bottom jeans and elevator shoes were considered old hat at one time, but now they're back in style.

by polo June 7, 2005

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

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

short work

a quick and easy conquest; describing someone or something that can be defeated with seemingly minimal effort.

"haha, I will make short work of you!" - token cartoon villian from some old animated superhero TV series

The Chicago White Sox made short work of the Houston Astros in the 2005 World Series.

by Polo November 6, 2005