pachyderm »
Someone with thick skin. It is used for animals such as an elephant or a hippopotamus.
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party animal »
A person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties, especially one whose partying behavior is exuberant or excessive.
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plays down »
minimises
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point blank »
The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
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put down »
To administer euthanasia to, as an animal too old or ill to cure.
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real job »
A job which requires the employee to, work regular hours for a consistent wage that often exceeds the provisions of applicable minimum wage legislation. A job that produces a living wage.
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skeleton crew »
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
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smell the barn »
To experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome, like a livestock animal at day's end returning to its barn.
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sneak up »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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sneak up on »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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so much as »
Even; suggests a minimum, especially regarding what might be expected.
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victory at sea »
Ocean conditions very windblown and messy, possibly to the point of being inimical to surfing and other water sports.
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warm up »
To make an audience enthusiastic or animated before a show.
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way out of a paper bag »
A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.
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yellow-bellied »
Pertaining to an animal or reptile that has a yellow belly.
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