Thursday, May 25, 2006

Tell me more, tell me more

Oftentimes, I come across a concept or derivation that leaves me wanting more. Much more. Like

chakba
noun
In Classical Mayan culture, chakba was self-decapitation.
"chakba." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 2005. Answers.com 25 May. 2006. http://www.answers.com/topic/chakba

WHAT?!?! That's it? No mention of why? No explanation of the logistics? Nothing?!?!

leave hanging
Also leave hanging in the air or in midair
idiom
Keep undecided, uncertain, or in suspense.
"leave hanging." The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1992. Answers.com 25 May. 2006. http://www.answers.com/topic/leave-hanging