against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
|
jump »
To propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
|
kick the bucket »
Of a machine, to break down such that it cannot be repaired.
|
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.
|
shoot the moon »
To achieve the lowest score possible, such that the player is usually rewarded with bonus points.
|
turn the tables »
To reverse a situation, such that the advantage has shifted to the party which was previously disadvantaged.
|
| New: We also know Zip Codes FYI! |
[