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half-ass something
the meaning of it is to do something poorly due to lack of care or effort.		added by sarinajafari1996
1 day ago
have/keep your finger on the pulse
To be keen on current happenings, trends, or developments in a particular place or situation; to know all the latest information about something and have a firm understanding of it		added by JokerGem
5 days ago
oh,yee of little faith.
Pointing out one's lack of faith.		added by Margie77b
6 days ago
at the push of a button
Very easily, with little effort		added by JokerGem
6 days ago
that'll do
Cut it out, that's enough, behave		added by JokerGem
7 days ago
crazy ass
Mad or lost your marbles		added by anonymous
10 days ago
smarty pants
To be really smart for your age or to be just really smart		added by Lwessan
13 days ago
your on my last nerve
To be annoying someone so much they feel like they’re going to explode		added by Lwessan
13 days ago
tightfisted
Beyond thrifty or just frugal, someone unwilling to spend any money.		added by animalpedia4u
14 days ago
break a butterfly on a wheel
To use unnecessary force to destroy something fragile or achieve something insignificant		added by JokerGem
15 days ago
stand on one's head
To try to impress someone by performing difficult feats or through hard work		added by JokerGem
17 days ago
heaven-sent
An unexpected opportunity; appearing or arriving as peculiarly fortunate, appropriate, or opportune		added by JokerGem
20 days ago
it will floor you!
it will amaze you		added by akagirlstuff
21 days ago
in the mix
Actively engaged in a pursuit, process or activity; being considered or given favor over the competition		added by JokerGem
23 days ago
fine and dandy
Excellent, fine, good; things are well; often used sarcastically to insinuate 'faux' delight		added by JokerGem
25 days ago
to be on someone's ass
To annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone.		added by yasusuexee2
27 days ago
around the horn
A difficult or precarious route that is less advisable than a simpler alternative; also, in baseball, throwing the ball from third base to second to first		added by JokerGem
28 days ago
in good conscience
Without feeling guilty; with respectable motives		added by JokerGem
28 days ago
run around
a female who sees many different men at the same time		added by Nsa2318
1 month ago
going roge
going it on your own against norms		added by Nsa2318
1 month ago
circle back
To revisit a topic, concept or idea after having put it on the back burner; to return to a place or location		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
up in arms
To be angry or upset		added by symptom.duty.0f
1 month ago
to inculcate a habit
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions		added by mark.savin
1 month ago
poison the well
To discredit something or someone usually by presenting negative or irrelevant information; to cast aspersions		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
up in arms
To be angry or upset		added by symptom.duty.0f
1 month ago
ordered an unbelievably massive box of cheese packets
Its about a box of cheese		added by anonymous
1 month ago
it's a zoo out there
Things/conditions/situations are chaotic, disordered, unpredictable		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
grinning like a jackass eating greenbriers.
Someone with a goofy grin, especially if inappropriate.		added by Wcperrin
1 month ago
put in/down one's papers
To leave or resign from one's job; Note, putting 'down' usually implies one is vacating a position out of dissatisfaction		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
get one's jollies
To get enjoyment or pleasure from an experience or activity, especially if it is in a generally unpleasant or perverse way		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
the jetset way
The JetSet Way is the only way. People who live this way are straight alpha/sigma males and have the ability at will to ethically attain any and every woman they shall desire, own any car they shall want, wear whatever brand clothes they want, get VIP access everywhere and will spend more time on planes traveling to foreign countries than they do at their home. The Jet Set Way was coined by JetSetFly (also known as Josh King Madrid) himself.		added by Agency
2 months ago
pass the torch
To transfer duties or tasks on to another; relinquish responsibilities in favor of someone new		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
from my standpoint
From my standppint, smoking hookah is more detrimental than cigarette.		added by anonymous
2 months ago
echo chamber
an environment where a person only encounters information or opinions that reflect and reinforce their own		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
slings and arrows
Misfortune or adversity that is not one's fault; adverse factors or circumstances; also, judgments, harsh criticisms, or personal attacks		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
kill with kindness
heaping generosity, compassion, or excessive favor on someone -usually in response to an insult- to bring them discomfort; to overwhelm with overindulgence		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
draw first blood
referring to the first participant(s) in a game, contest, debate, etc. to gain an advantage over their opponent; to score first points in any competition		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
tooth and nail
Taking everything bodily you possibly could offer/ use to get the job or task done, usually referring to an tough battle ahead. Battle usually a physical fight, or harsh obstacles were to be meet with this plight, but you or many were going to give it your all.		added by ssoftich6216
2 months ago
by hook or crook
We will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be done		added by ssoftich6216
2 months ago
contemplate one's navel
to excessively think or focus on one's self or one's own interests, concerns, or personal problems - usually to their detriment		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
yedig
Exclamation		added by sean.quinn11
2 months ago
a bed of nails
a problematic, difficult, or uncomfortable situation or circumstance; anything painful, challenging, or unpleasant		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
tilting at windmills
Tilting at windmills is an English idiom which means "attacking imaginary enemies", originating from Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote.		added by acronimous
2 months ago
right off the reel
Immediately, without pause or hesitation		added by anonymous
3 months ago
i bags first go
Australian children's expression of reserving the right to something		added by laurieannmullins
3 months ago
exchange blows
Hit each other		added by phramar
3 months ago
taking the gloves off
nothing is off limits		added by kandummiller
3 months ago
thinking out loud
To come up with an idea or solution in your head but not verbally talking about it		added by anonymous
3 months ago
a pig might have a long tale but its tail is always short!
A hypocrite always keeps giving excuses & making stories, but his/her supporter & power base are always short! So, if anyone earnestly try to get rid of that hypocrite's tyranny and torcher, that is very much feasible as history supports that hypocrites never win!		added by anonymous
3 months ago
sam is not bonded to share his meat with you!
Who is SAM? representative of hardworking, righteous, law abiding and peace loving people. What is bonded? Mutilated and/or loyal & liable. What does meat mean here? Empirically meat had been the symbol of wealth and prosperity. What is the narrator telling ? SAM is not to give up his share & rights of peace and progress to the may be a rent seeking person!		added by anonymous
3 months ago

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