San Andreas fault highest stress level
Definition
A geological state of extreme tectonic tension in the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems, identified by researchers as having reached levels not seen in 1,000 years.
A colloquial shorthand for the looming sense of existential dread felt by Southern Californians who know that 'critically loaded' is just a fancy science term for 'the sidewalk might become a vertical wall soon'.
Examples
My landlord cited the San Andreas fault highest stress level as a justification for raising my rent, claiming that if the building collapses, the view of the rubble will be a premium amenity.
The San Andreas fault highest stress level is currently the only thing in California more anxious than a tech CEO trying to explain the benefit of his latest round of layoffs.
I checked the latest geological report on the San Andreas fault highest stress level and decided that my pile of unwashed laundry is definitely a lower safety priority than the tectonic integrity of the Cajon Pass.