banyan day »
In modern usage it refers to a picnic or cookout for the ship's crew.
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bleeding edge »
Something very current, or modern where there may actually be a hazard or risk in using it, such as with potentially unstable software. The term relates to a sword.
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clean code »
Software code that is formatted correctly and in an organized manner so that another coder can easily read or modify it.
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cookie-cutter »
A solution to a problem that can be applied in many situations without modification.
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corner the market »
To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.
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give and take »
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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go by the wayside »
To become obsolete or outmoded.
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half a mind »
A moderate inclination.
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jump in »
To enter something quickly. Usually a mode of transport.
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late model »
Recently designed or fabricated; new.
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latter day »
modern
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mighty oaks from little acorns grow »
Something great can come from a modest beginning.Don't give up on the project - mighty oaks from little acorns grow!
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mock up »
To create a model or demonstration; to create a preliminary version or sample.
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no ifs, ands, or buts »
Period; exactly so; without modification, limitation, or addendum.
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off-the-shelf »
As purchased or as commonly available, without modification or customization.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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out of date »
Not current, outmoded, out of style, or too old to be used.
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pelt of the dog »
An immoderate, excessive quantity of alcohol drunk the morning after whilst suffering withdrawal symptoms or a hangover, which goes beyond alleviating the complaint to causing drunkenness; cf. hair of the dog.
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rat race »
An activity or situation which is congested with participants and which is hectic or tedious, especially in the context of a busy, modern urban lifestyle.
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run roughshod over »
To treat roughly or without care, respect, or moderation; to act without control; to damage.
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shift gears »
To change pace or mode of operation.
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soft touch »
A person or group which is sympathetic, accommodating, easily overcome, or easily persuaded, especially one which loans or readily gives money to another.
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special needs »
Needs for special care, services or accommodations.
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tart up »
To modify or repackage a product, service, or idea to make it more attractive or easier to sell.
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the map is not the territory »
Our models of the world, and our sensations of the world, are not the true world.
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the sky is the moon »
A new modern combination of "the sky is the limit" and "shoot for the moon".
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trick out »
To trick out; to mod or customize an object, typically for the purpose of both personalization as well as enhancing the object's performance capabilities and more particularly for the purpose of performing stunts with that object.
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window dressing »
These latest modifications are mere window dressing, the same problems remain.
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