get off the ground

to succeed, especially initially (alludes to the launch of an aircraft or space shuttle)

I decided I should probably not bother asking questions until they get off the ground.

5👍 6👎

on the make

1. ambitious and aspiring, especially in a ruthless, exploitative way

2. offering and seeking sexual gratification or conquest

Unfortunately, when one tyrant falls, another is likely to be on the make.

34👍 9👎

jorts

knee length denim shorts, jean shorts

Jorts are a summer garment. If you wear them in cold places during the winter you are obviously not thinking about keeping warm.

42👍 40👎

green-light

1. to approve something

2. permission to do something
(from the green traffic light indicating that vehicles may proceed)

Give him the green-light to post the video.

16👍 14👎

wind

flatulence, gas, intestinal gas

Her wind surprised and sickened me.

17👍 13👎

raw

1. inexperienced

2. harsh, inhospitable(said of a place or environment)

3. naked

4. vulgar, lewd, harsh

5. sexual intercourse without a condom

That forest was so raw.

14👍 7👎

ceiling

an upper limit to something

He proposed putting a 3 hour ceiling on gaming time.

31👍 16👎