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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago
round robin an arrangement of choosing all elements in agroup equaly in some rational order e.g. 'taking turns"	added by motsabarta 3 months ago
dying calf in a snowstorm A lovestruck man looking at the one he adores from a far.	added by msueellen 3 months ago
i have many bridges to sell you. You've been very naive.	added by leanderstuff 3 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 3 months ago
blood and thunder Violent action and language, esp. of a melodramatic kind	added by shawc1954 3 months ago
in good spirits to be in a good mood, especially after a traumatic experience	added by anonymous 3 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 3 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
in all my born days An expression of astonishment usually at something you've never heard, seen or experienced.	added by TriplePurple 3 months ago
wheels at A time to leave	added by alexander.lecornu 3 months ago
stay woke First used by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter in a 1938 interview afterword of his song Scottsboro Boys-named for nine Black teenagers and young men falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931. Lead Belly knew the Scottsboro boys, and urged Black listeners and Black persons traveling through that area in Alabama to "Stay Woke" (be vigilant, cautious, and alert) in the spoken afterword to the song. Lead Belly's direct relative, Global Activist and Equality Advocate Greshun De Bouse began the #STAYWOKELEADBELLY movement to acknowledge the phrase's origin, and redefine its present-day meaning as a more generalized, all-inclusive phrase admonishing all to be cognizant of past, present, and future world occurrences.	added by preditor 3 months ago
dressed/done up like a dog’s dinner The root of this idiom, chiefly used in the UK and Australia, is the phrase ‘a dog’s dinner’ which means- very disorganized, untidy, or messy. When it becomes the full idiom, to be ‘dressed up’ or ‘done up like a dog’s dinner’ it takes on the meaning of being inappropriately overdressed - garish or tastelessly. To attract attention by wearing formal or decorative clothing when it is not called for. This phrase is quite similar to ‘a dog’s breakfast’ in that the implication is of something messy and averse, as something socially distasteful or out of place, --an unappealing muddle.	added by JokerGem 4 months ago
tough times never last because if you believe you can be tougher Tough times don’t last if you believe	added by anonymous 4 months ago
raucous caucus "Raucous caucus" is a playful and alliterative phrase often used to describe a noisy, energetic, or tumultuous gathering, especially in the context of political discussions or meetings. The term combines "raucous," meaning loud, disorderly, or boisterous, with "caucus," which refers to a group of people with shared political goals or opinions.	added by anonymous 4 months ago
you crack me up. One that makes someone else to laugh.	added by anonymous 4 months ago
plumber's crack Any male that has his pants sliding down his butt and the top of his "cheeks" are showing.	added by anonymous 4 months ago
healthy banter having different ideas in conversation without being mean	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
shabby chic a style of furniture or other things that are intentionally made to look old or shabby in an obviously fake way	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
messed up not right	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
stranger on the phone Dr. Greshun De Bouse's brilliant true account of a present-day angel in female human form who uplifts and changes lives of countless downtrodden men whom have never seen her, via telephone through the power of Biblical scripture and the Holy Spirit.	added by preditor 4 months ago
time moves on No one can control time. It goes on anyway.	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
time stands still for no one No one can control time	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
missed the boat refers to something someone didn't do and maybe regrets not doing; often followed by "on that" or "on that one"; can also be said sarcastically	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
i could have ben a contender Something said when would have been good at something--good enough to be a professional and compete with others.	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
you have to risk it to get the biscuit You can't get a reward without risk.	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
there's no crying in baseball Quit complaining about it, go back and do your job.	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
momlover9789 50k	added by ritikpraja9682 4 months ago
you can't squeeze blood out of a turnip you can't force a situation when there is no possibility of success	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
take to the mat to confront or argue hard for something or until someone wins; all these ways are proper ways to use the phrase: To take someone or something to the mat or to go to the mat for something	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
beg borrow or steal go to extremes	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
on borrowed time living past normal or projected life expectancy	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
neither a borrower nor a lender be don't borrow or lend money (so you won't have regrets or hurt relationships)	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
a pint’s a pound the world around a pint = a pound, of liquid; an expression that helps people remember that a pint weighs the same as a pound (in liquid measure)	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
you ain't seen nothin' yet something is even better	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago
keep me in mind remember me; think of me	added by TriplePurple 4 months ago

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