out of left field

unexpectedly, suddenly and surprisingly

He just came up with it out of left field.

151👍 27👎

opera

a situation that take up a lot of time

This is a pointless opera.

5👍 42👎

kludge

1. a patch or fix in a computer program, especially a clumsy one

2. to fix a computer program

The way things work with that system is a kludge.

26👍 33👎

unhinged

insane, crazy, deranged

He was with some unhinged artist.

46👍 53👎

recharge

to replenish one's energy, resources, etc. (from the notion of recharging a battery)

He has to recharge after a long week.

35👍 6👎

chapter and verse

1. An exact detailed account

2. the guiding principals

(from the practice of religious Christians, especially, Protestants, of quoting exact bible passages to support arguments)

He quoted the that old story chapter and verse when he found out about my less than ethical friends.

4👍 12👎

pizzazz

1. energy, vigor

2. style, flair

The interfaith service was lacking in pizzazz.

5👍 2👎