[up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. * /Why are you so uptight about getting that job? The more you worry, the less you'll […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sit tight

[sit tight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make no move or change; stay where you are. - Often used as a command. * /Sit tight; I'll be ready to go in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

tight end

[tight end] {n.} An end in football who plays close to the tackle in the line. * /The tight end is used to catch passes but most often to block./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

run a tight ship

[run a tight ship] {v. phr.} To run an organization with a firm hand, with strict rules and regulations. * /Our dean of the college runs a very tight ship; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Marilyn Von Savant

"Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent."

leave to one's own devices

[leave to one's own devices] {v. phr.} Let someone do what they want without helping them or trying to control them (usually […]

bore to tears

[bore to tears] {v. phr.} To fill with tired dislike; tire by dullness or the same old thing bore. * /The party was dull and […]

have to

[have to] or [have got to] {v.}, {informal} To be obliged or forced to; need to; must. * /Do you have to go now?/ * /He had […]

Harlan Ellison

(1934--) U.S. science-fiction author The two most common things in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

dodgy

[dodgy] {adj.} Something risky, difficult or dangerous. A 'dodgy deal' for example.

w00t, woot

[w00t, woot] Leet-speak exclamation of excitement or happiness or applauditory whistle; Used after gaining root control of a […]

ring the changes

[ring the changes] {v. phr.} To say or do the same thing in different ways; repeat the same idea in many ways. * /David […]