dope sheet
A summary, ordinarily in the form of a document, containing important facts and background information concerning a person, activity, or other subject matter.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Check the dope sheet for the main facts about the project.”
“Before the meeting started, the manager handed out a dope sheet so everyone understood the background of the case.”
“The investigator carefully reviewed the dope sheet, which contained a comprehensive summary of the suspect's history and recent activities.”
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cheat sheet
Any summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, such as an aid for public speaking.
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fast sheet
A hotel or similar establishment catering to prostitutes.
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four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
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hit the sheets
To go to bed.
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hot sheet
A list of items of high current interest.
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silver sheet
By extension, movies, the film industry, or that which is related to movies or cinema (often preceded with "the")
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sing off the same hymn sheet
Alternative form of sing from the same hymnbook.
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smoke one's own dope
To believe one's own lies or posturings.
Last updated August 10, 2026