on the rivet

Extreme physical exertion to the point of almost giving up. Derived from bike racing in the olden days when bike seats had rivets, and in an effort not to get dropped one would slide forward on the saddle to exert maximum pressure on the pedals so as to hang on the the amphetamine-loaded Belgian in front of you.

fascinating (often used sarcastically)

Describing someone or something cool

Someone who rivets people and attention to a cause.
Etimology: Rosie the Riveter

Meaning someone just was beat up by a Rivethead.

someone with messed up credit person who cant get a loan but still trys to knowing they never paid there mom back or anyone in life

a word used to describe a newspaper article.