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college course
Organized study of a particular field, point of view, reference, or field.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
hoi polloi
the masses, the general populace, the common people		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
wide open
at full speed; maximum velocity or momentum		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
on a silver platter
(or salver) without having been asked or sought for; without requiring any effort or return from the recipient		added by symptom.duty.0f
1 year ago
in the cut
A secluded or hard to find location		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
cut the line
The willful entering of a queue of persons or vehicles waiting, for a service, anywhere other than the rear -usually to the objection of those already assembled		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
travel away
to travel somewhere far way to a place beyond your imagination.		added by sromans1000
1 year ago
if brains were dynamite you wouldn't have enough to blow your nose.
You're really stupid.		added by thomawakk
1 year ago
before you can say boo.
It means that you need to do it before you can say anything		added by ellas.25178
1 year ago
tizku leshanim rabot ne'imot vetovot
May you merit many pleasant and good years (in Hebrew)		added by davidb
1 year ago
old age is not a state of mind, it's a frontal assault!
About getting old.		added by balsamcalvin
1 year ago
funny business
deceptive, disobedient, or lecherous behavior.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
historical landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, district, object, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the United States government for its outstanding historical significance.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
the smartest, clearer person probably has no friends
humility is a virtue!		added by balsamcalvin
1 year ago
religion is like a nail, the deeper you hammer it, the deeper it goes.
Addresses the folly of religous intolerance. Criticizing a person's beliefs is more likely to deepen their convictions rather than convince them to change.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
smart ass
A ‘know it all’		added by philbut
1 year ago
broke ass
Something no longer working		added by philbut
1 year ago
yeah, boy howdy!
Being in agreement with someone… an affirmation		added by meignn20
1 year ago
remote sensing.
Tele_satellite communications used in meteorological weather forecasting.		added by drvprasannarao
1 year ago
johnny-on-the-spot
A person who is readily available for whatever needs to be done.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
one man's gain is another man's loss.
Often a benefit to one person comes at a cost to another.		added by Greying_Geezer
1 year ago
'tis an ill wind that blows no good
Similar to "every cloud has a silver lining" or "one man's gain is another's loss". This expression appeared in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection and remains so well known that it is often shortened. (www.dictionary.com}		added by Greying_Geezer
1 year ago
discretion is the better part of valour.
Be brave but be discreet.		added by shanes.72199
1 year ago
go ahead.....make me stay!!
A comical spin on the original phrase expressed by Clint Eastwood in the film entitled "Dirty Harry";.i.e. "Go ahead....make my day!!"		added by shanes.72199
1 year ago
better late than pregnant
Funny excuse for running behind I know		added by lucklucktruth
1 year ago
lotus eating
Dreaming of things that can never be put into practice		added by govindansukrutham68
1 year ago
good steward
Someone is who is responsible and manages resources well.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
you're goraning me
When you are really frustrated.		added by poop123123123123123123123
1 year ago
phonk
Phonk rap		added by VanessaTokarski
1 year ago
a story written is shorter than a novel and longer than a fableable.
A story written is shorter than a novel and longer than a fable.		added by nindyadeo
1 year ago
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune.		added by sandersen1367
1 year ago
queen elizabeth ii
Only two affectionate eyes of one woman, were able to make the entire planet go to tears - – Queen Elizabeth II		added by shallkytton
1 year ago
freeze
freezing away the fat to achieve slim body		added by anonymous
1 year ago
winning is a great deodorant
Winning in sport or politics can erase the "stink" (animosity, bad feelings) generated during the competition.		added by Greying_Geezer
1 year ago
i felt that to my core
To deeply understand something.		added by Curly_sue_sue007
1 year ago
shelf-stable
In food processing and packaging, a product that requires refrigeration after, but not prior to, opening.		added by Greying_Geezer
1 year ago
don't take it lightly
Regarding something with great seriousness/gravity.		added by thewolfakuro
1 year ago
trust the services
believe faith		added by dr.jayantha93
1 year ago
double dipping
Obtaining money from two sources at the same time. Dipping your food into a sauce, eating a portion of that food then re-dipping that food into the sauce.		added by jtmovesalot
1 year ago
fuckin’ right
Denotes excitement		added by anonymous
1 year ago
fuck yeah
Denotes extreme agreement or excitement		added by anonymous
1 year ago
people with almost virginous minds.
Naive, trusting, honest, loving people that want to believe that all other people are as honest and trustworthy as themselves.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
is breá liom thu.
I love you.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
make that pussy purr
to provide sexual pleasure to a woman		added by be.yhome
1 year ago
listen to her purr
admiring the sound of a boat or car motor		added by be.yhome
1 year ago
in charge of
Be in charge of s.th. Means to having responsibility about s.th. That you should control it or lead it.		added by Sara.ghadiri005
1 year ago
bossy boots or bossyboots
Someone that bosses others. Someone that is very bossy. A person who often tells other people what to do		added by anonymous
1 year ago
the engineer of the train can hostle his own locomotive.
The engineer of the train can move his own locomotive to the roundhouse or locomotive service area. In doing so he is performing the task of a hostler.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
call screening
the process of evaluating the characteristics of a telephone call before deciding how or whether to answer it. Some methods may include: listening to the message being recorded on an answering machine or voice mail. checking a caller ID display to see who or where the call is from.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
with depression as my mentor and with sadness leading cheers
The depression genie is working overtime to make me feel down and out, and to make matters worse, it is being encouraged by profound sadness cheering it on.		added by caseydr
1 year ago

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