Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

fine as frog hair, phrase

It's something one might say when feeling especially good.
Boy, that Miralax did the job last night, I feel fine as frog's hair today!

Added on March 21, 2025 by Frances

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

lock the barn door after the horse is gone, phrase

To fix something, or be more careful, after what you are trying to avaiod has already happened.
Bob: "After all the theft from the boys' locker room at the public school they finally decided to install padlocks." Greg: "Kind of locking the barn door after the horse is gone isn't it?"

Added on June 8, 2012 by Brent

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