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we will have no wine before it's time
Some things are worth the wait and should not be rushed.
added by TriplePurple
1 month ago
a conniption fit
Attack of hysteria.
added by martyc
1 month ago
pay it forward
Performing a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentially
added by JokerGem
1 month ago
catch 22
A self-contradictory rule that prevents a desired outcome.
added by shawc1954
1 month ago
rizz
when a MAN not woman has emaculate rizz it is when they can talk to girls with romantic appeal or romance.
added by bigmacbabygirl
1 month ago
#pitstoptoyourpurpose
Hashtag, phrase, ministry, movement by Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe how the storms of life are just a temporary stop en route to one's divine destiny; As creator of the phrase and hashtag, De Bouse is the first to use #pitstoptoyourpurpose on social media and online anywhere.
added by preditor
1 month ago
jump bail
To abscond while in a bail status
added by capeirish39
1 month ago
sidepiecesex
Describes extra-marital or extra-relational physically intimate interaction with one other than one's spouse or longterm partner, with whom one also has some form of established relationship; term, song, and hastag by American Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe one of the acts in which her abusive ex-fiance may have been engaged, while absent from the home daily for 15 hours.
added by preditor
2 months ago
kuikoua
To be Humble
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2 months ago
who’s to say
No one really knows; it’s anyone’s guess
added by JokerGem
2 months ago
don't count your eggs before they hatch
Don't get your hopes up before things actually happen
added by outlook_6220f48ac3d8e0c2
2 months ago
in deed and in truth
sincere and truthful actions; not hypocritical
added by crankthat
2 months ago
buying time
To purposely cause a delay to allow you to finish something.
added by jim_3
2 months ago
hunt and peck
Form of typing employed by novices in which they search for and strike each and every key one by one on a keyboard, normally using only their index fingers --considered slow and inefficient
added by JokerGem
2 months ago
scaredy cat
a children's word for a person who is easily frightened
added by PinkPuma
2 months ago
tank up
to fill a vehicle with fuel.
added by karen_schulz
2 months ago
read up
acquire information about a particular subject by studying it intensively.
added by karen_schulz
2 months ago
a tear jerker
A movie, book or story that is sad and causes one to cry.
added by anonymous
2 months ago
here's your sign
A sarcastic remark and gesture that is said and done when someone says something stupid. This is said while holding the back of your right hand in a fist to your forehead with the index finger and thumb extended to form an "L" for "Loser." This is done and said to someone when they ask an obvious question and they should have known the answer; it points out to someone how dumb the question was that they just asked.
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
shady pines
Something said to an older person (usually your mother) to correct their bad behavior by threatening to take them to live in a retirement home.
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
put her there (pronounced put 'er there)
something said to someone when extending one's hand, inviting you to shake hands with them in agreement or sympathy
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
happy trails
an expression wishing someone a good journey (typically on a road or path); short for 'happy trails to you'; a way of saying goodbye
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
eye of the storm
the center of a storm or hurricane
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enough
This phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
gosh darn it
An expression of frustration that is less vulgar than swearing "G** damn it." See also dagnabbit in our definitions.net
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
open mouth, insert foot
said when someone just said something they shouldn't have said
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
take this job and shove it
a way of telling your boss that you are quitting your job; something people say before they quit their job or about quitting their job
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?
An expression stated before having to share bad news (sometimes there is no good news)
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
the measure of society is how it treats its weakest members
Societies who help and take care of those who are the most in need are worth more than societies who don't or who even mistreat those who are in need--the least of them--much less help them.
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
running around like a chicken with its head cut off
doing/accomplishing a lot of things, sometimes frantically or quickly
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
country girl (cowgirl)
a girl who lives and/or is from a rural area, small town, farm and/or ranch (not a city environment.) She is usually seen wearing a cowgirl hat, cowgirl boots and often wears jeans and/or a shirt tied into a knot in the front
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
girl scout
a girl scout is a girl who is a member of Girl Scouts of the USA (also known simply as "Girl Scouts"), an non-profit youth organization for girls
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
cover girl
a girl (often a female model) whose picture appears on magazine covers; also specifically refers to a female spokesperson for CoverGirl, an American cosmetics brand
added by TriplePurple
2 months ago
round robin
an arrangement of choosing all elements in agroup equaly in some rational order e.g. 'taking turns"
added by motsabarta
2 months ago
dying calf in a snowstorm
A lovestruck man looking at the one he adores from a far.
added by msueellen
2 months ago
i have many bridges to sell you.
You've been very naive.
added by leanderstuff
2 months ago
within an inch of one’s life
Figuratively or hyperbolically, means very soundly, thoroughly, or completely; To an extreme degree or extent; often follows the verb ‘beat’ to mean ‘very close to or near death’
added by JokerGem
2 months ago
blood and thunder
Violent action and language, esp. of a melodramatic kind
added by shawc1954
2 months ago
in good spirits
to be in a good mood, especially after a traumatic experience
added by anonymous
2 months ago
coffin corner
This is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.
added by JokerGem
2 months ago
we're good
there is nothing wrong between us; our relationship is okay, not in jeopardy; alternate way of saying it: we good
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
aces in my book
someone who meets or exceeds my approval or expectations
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
tiny but mighty
small but powerful; something people say to express self-worth that even though they may be small they make up for it in being mighty; don't underestimate me/us
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
high five. down low. too slow.
Something Americans do to have fun and form friendships--a bonding thing; camaraderie.
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
down low
After asking you to "high five" or saying "up top" someone will then say "down low". This means they are asking you to "high five" or tap the palm of their hand with the palm of your hand down lower--about waist high--as they extend their hand out toward you. If you don't respond timely they may take their hand away and say "too slow" then laugh. It's just something Americans do to have fun.
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
high five
When someone says "high five" they are asking you to give them a high five--to tap the palm of your hand against the palm of their same hand over your heads as you face each other; same as saying "give me a high five"; a gesture of agreement or celebration, like between winning team members
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
up top
When someone says "up top" to you they are asking you to give them a high five--to tapthe palm of your hand against the palm of their same hand over your heads as you face each other; same as saying "high five" or "give me a high five"; a gesture of agreement or celebration, like between winning team members
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
rode hard and put away wet
A graphic way of saying someone is exhausted or. overworked
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
mind your manners
behave correctly; have good manners
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago
why i never!
An expression of astonishment at something the speaker or any normal person would never do, say, etc
added by TriplePurple
3 months ago

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