Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

greatest thing since sliced bread

A title given to someone or something for being an up and coming invention that is better than the invention of store bought pre-sliced bread.
The invention of the automatic transmission was the greatest thing since sliced bread I've ever seen.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

pot calling the kettle black, phrase

Used to tell someone they are guilty of the exact same thing they are pointing out in someone else; hypocritical.
Why did you tell Mary not to be a slut, when you sleep with every guy that moves? That's like the pot calling the kettle black!

Added on May 11, 2011 by Nick N.

raincoat, noun

See: rubber
Make sure you put the raincoat on your one eyed trouser snake.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

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