We reached the lick log and had to decide quickly.
lick log
idiomA crucial or challenging moment; a moment in time when a decision must be made.
The project deadline arrived, and we reached the lick log where we had to choose between finishing or quitting.
As the negotiations stalled, the diplomat realized they had reached the lick log, a decisive moment that would determine the success of the entire peace treaty.
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drop a log
To defecate.
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flog the log
To masturbate by stimulating one's penis.
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.
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lick and a promise
A quick, not-very-thorough wash.
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lick into shape
To exert considerable effort to change (someone or something) into a desired state.
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lick my balls
Synonym of suck my balls.
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lick one's chops
To look forward avidly to eating something.
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lick one's wounds
To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat; to recuperate.