a fast, reckless ride taken in a stolen vehicle solely for pleasure
If I hear that you have been on a joy ride when I get back, I will turn you in before you can even figure it out.
49π 29π
to feel sorrow or pity for oneself
This idiot does nothing but cry in his beer when talking with me. (example of cry in one's beer)
3π 2π
a very difficult situation, especially a hopeless military campaign
Bush got our troops into a quagmire but he won't acknowledge it or do anything about it.
31π 36π
a flattering subservient, eager sycophant
He's no oil industry Lapdog, believe me.
28π 13π
a very strong and/or menacing entity or issue that is obvious but not dealt with
Abuse suffered in prison is an 800-pound gorilla that is undermining justice.
56π 45π
an event so dramatic or troubling that it effectively serves as an alert, reminder or call to action
The failure of the ongoing efforts to produce effective solutions should have been a wake up call to stop arguing.
71π 20π
when a woman leaves the work force to take time to raise her children.
She was on the mommy track because she did not want to leave her baby with someone while she worked.
4π 2π