(simile) Extremely rare or scarce.

(idiomatic) To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

(obsolete, slang) To be hanged on the gallows.

(idiomatic) Directly from the source; firsthand.

(idiomatic) firsthand; direct; from the source.

(idiomatic, hyperbolic) I am very hungry; short form of "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

An expression critical of committees — which by analogy can extend to both group decision-making as well as abstract or unrelated managerialism — by emphasizing the weaknesses of incorporating too many conflicting and inexperienced opinions into a single project. The distinguishing features of a camel, including its humps, plate-shaped feet, habitual spitting, strange shape and poor temperament, are treated as the sort of deformities that typify a conflicted, or overly idealistic, design process.

A philosophy of life, holding that people who do not look for an easy way of earning a living are foolish.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly to use a toilet.

Enthusiasm of an inexperienced person will cause harm.