[out of the blue] or [out of a clear sky] or [out of a clear blue sky] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without any warning; by surprise; unexpectedly. * /At the last […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

haul down

[haul down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch (as a ball) usually after a long run. * /Willie hauled down a long fly to center field for the third out./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

round up

[round up] {v.} 1. To bring together (cattle or horses). * /Cowboys round up their cattle in the springtime to brand the new calves./ 2. {informal} To collect; gather. * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Recent updates

Norp

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

out of one's wits

[out of one's wits] See: [SCARE OUT OF ONE'S WITS].

many hands make light work

[many hands make light work] If many people work together, even a hard job becomes easier. - A proverb. * /Come on boys, […]

tail between one's legs

[tail between one's legs] {n. phr.} State of feeling beaten, ashamed, or very obedient, as after a scolding or a whipping. * […]

Francoise Sagan

(1935--), French novelist Men have more problems than women. In the first place, they have to put up with women.

goof on

[goof on] {v. phr.} To laugh or joke at smb.; to tease. * /You're goofing on me, right?/

tosser

[tosser] {n.} 1. Someone who masturbates (to toss off). 2. Someone the speaker doesn't like (from 1.). 3. An affectionate form […]

Terry Pratchett

(1948--), SF author, Small Gods The trouble with being a god is that you've got no one to pray to.