Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

straw that broke the camel's back, phrase

Usually an incident that is not the direct cause for an issue, but something which puts a person's, place's or thing's point of stress past the threshold of causing consequences.
It wasn't the lack of candy sales which caused the drive-in to close; those sales were just the straw that broke the camel's back.

Added on May 11, 2012 by danielslaughter

thumb up your ass, phrase

Lollygagging with no intent to complete any useful task or chore.
Don't just sit there with a thumb up your ass, Jack. Get over here and help me lower the rumble seat.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

good place to start a restaurant, phrase

A phrase which is said while in an existing restaurant where the service and/or food is not of the liking. Often said to let everyone else know of their distaste and need for a proper restaurant in the same location.
This Applebees establishment is sure a good place to start a restaurant.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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