[in demand] {adj. phr.} Needed; wanted. * /Men to shovel snow were in demand after the snow storm./ * /The book about dogs was much in demand in the library./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

room service

[room service] {n.} Service provided to hotel guests in their rooms. Also: The hotel workers who give this service. * /We called for room service when we wanted ice./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

tear into

[tear into] {v. phr.} To attack vigorously, physically or verbally. * /The anxious buyers tore into the wedding gowns on sale at the famous department store./ See: [RIP INTO]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Norp

[Norp] from pr0n. Used to discreetly speak of pornography without alerting the attention of others (less obvious in meaning […]

at all hazards

[at all hazards] {adv. phr.} With no regard for danger; at any risk; regardless of the chances you must take. * /The racer […]

make a night of it

[make a night of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spend the whole night at an activity. * /The dog found the door unlatched and […]

Charles Pierce

(1926-1999) U.S. female impressionist I'd rather be black than gay because when you're black you don't have to tell your […]

get off one's case

[get off one's case] or [back] or [tail] {v. phr.} To stop bothering and constantly checking up on someone; quit hounding one. […]

keep one's head above water

[keep one's head above water] {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manage to stay out of debt. * /Herb's income declined so […]

Dave Barry

U.S. humorist Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them […]

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