rusty

better than a poke in the eye (with a sharp stick)

cliché Not especially desirable, beneficial, or worthy of excitement, but still better than nothing; it could be worse. Many different variants of "sharp stick" are sometimes used. I mean, it was nice of him, but what will I do with a bowling ball? Oh well, better than a poke in the eye, I suppose! A: "Twenty long years of service, and all they're giving me is this cheap watch!" B: "Still, it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!" They're offering us $1,000 per person for the settlement. It's not much, but I guess it's better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick.
See also: better, eye, poke, sharp

rusty-dusty

1. adjective Characterized by red or rust-colored soil or dust. I love running along the rusty-dusty trails in the foothills of these mountains.
2. slang One's buttocks. Primarily heard in US. Get up off your rusty-dusty and go take out the trash!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

rusty-dusty

n. the posterior; the buttocks. (see also duster.) I almost kicked him in the rusty-dusty.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • better than a poke in the eye (with a sharp stick)
  • be careful what you wish for(, it might (just) come true)
  • (good) black don't crack
  • a sight to behold
  • computer says no
  • have a nice day
  • Have a nice day!
  • strong silent type
  • strong, silent type
References in periodicals archive
It will mark the first time Midge and Rusty have taken to the stage together to play some ground-breaking dance tunes off the first Visage album, many of which have not been played live before, according to promoters.
Midge and Rusty together for gig; STAR BRIEFING
Rusty and Midge's paths crossed for the first time in post punk band The Rich Kids along with Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols.
Midge and Rusty together for gig; E&S BRIEFING
Thanks to being home, Rusty has been able to accompany his mother to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville and to visit a specialist in Tennessee to work out the best course of treatment from her.
Star's visa mix-up was 'blessing in disguise' as prayers sent to his cancer-stricken mother
The organisation found Rusty a secure foster home where he has been living in comfort ever since.
Have a heart and help out Rusty
Rusty is looking for a home where he will be taken on lots of fun and interesting walks so he can sniff and play to his heart's content.
GIVE A PET A HOME: Meet Rusty from the RSPCA Bryn-y-Maen
Brown achieves a perfect balance between excitement and introspection, melancholy and humor -- seen from the first page, where Rusty is staying with his aunt while his parents are busy at the hospital.
Brown; My Alter Ego is a Superhero
Water and Sanitation Authority Managing Director Rao Muhammad Qasim visited the spot to learn the 48-inch rusty sewer pipeline on Al-Mustafa Road had completed its life while a nine-inch water supply pipeline was also damaged due to the incident.
Sinkhole traps truck
Accolades from the prestigious worldwide tasting competition, presented by Gin Magazine, include a Gold medal for the California distillery's Blade Gin[TM] in the Contemporary Gin category and a Gold medal for Rusty Blade Gin[TM] in the Matured Gin Category.
California's Old World Spirits Distillery Receives Two Gold Medals for Blade Gin and Rusty Blade Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards Competition in London
But Rusty today claims that for a long time she wanted to get back with ex-hubby Stephen Belafonte - who was pictured out with a glamorous mystery woman in LA this week.
NICE SPICE; Mel B got band back together; EXCLUSIVE
Rusty spent eight months living and working with Mel, who tells how she blew an [euro]90million fortune in her new memoir Brutally Honest.
MEL: I GOT THEM; Nanny tells of her relief at fixing Spice reunion; EXCLUSIVE
Rusty Updegraff has said the singer feared her reunion plan was failing and was overjoyed when she talked them round.
'Mel B persuaded Spice Girls to reunite,' reveals star's former nanny; EXCLUSIVE: Rusty Updegraff also claims singer Melanie Brown is 'obsessed' with ex Stephen Belafonte, despite her claims that he was emotionally abusive
Rusty Golden, described recently by a musical critic and US radio host as 'that electric kind of performer that pulls in a room just by walking on stage' will be saying 'howdy' to his fans and making new friends at his favourite Juffair venue from tomorrow evening.
COUNTRY LEGEND
"Pati ako, rusty ako sa ganito eh," he said in jest, referring to the post-game presser reserved for the winning coach.
Compton, Aces rue long layoff
Rusty Firmin - easily identifiable in stills of the daring 1980 operation because he is the only soldier not wearing gloves - was all set to turn out for Westfields FC in the West Midlands League final, played at Kidderminster Harriers' ground.
Who dares ...MISS a cup FINAL? BRAVE SAS HERO REVEALS HIS PART IN IRANIAN EMBASSY SIEGE DAY ...AND WHY HE WAS MEANT TO BE SOMEWHERE ELSE THAT DAY
Real estate developer Doug Meyer and his wife, Sheree, are investing close to $2 million in Rusty Tractor Vineyards, an 80-acre property off David 0.
$2M Vineyard In the Works For SWLR