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go haywire
Go crazy, mad or ballastic
added by anonymous
6 months ago
hostess with the mostest
A good hostess
added by wickedbettyvintage
6 months ago
nailing jelly to a wall
To do something that is impossible or very difficult, with connotations of pointlessness
added by PinkPuma
6 months ago
strait and narrow
Following a good path in life.
added by anonymous
6 months ago
paint your back door red!
Fixing to get hiney whooped!
added by joybug3wilson
6 months ago
count me in
Volunteering for an activity
added by decouvrir
6 months ago
top shelf
Place where the best liquor is kept in most establishments.
added by joybug3wilson
6 months ago
a devil-may-care attitude
To act without fear or worry for the future; casual, relaxed and nonchalant; happy-go-lucky attitude; sometimes considered reckless
added by JokerGem
6 months ago
you really kick a horses ass
You're very smart, you're #1.
added by Kathyhopper
6 months ago
hit it out of the park
Did better than expected
added by anonymous
6 months ago
a goal without a plan is just a wish.
Self-Explanatory
added by joyce.98082
6 months ago
slow down real quick
Means that things REALLY need to SLOW DOWN!
added by joyce.98082
6 months ago
climb to new heights
achieving success
added by anonymous
6 months ago
in the heat of the moment
Without thought due to engrossment in strong emotion or excitement; without pausing to consider consequences; hotheadedness
added by JokerGem
6 months ago
play with house money
To act as if or be in a situation that, no matter the outcome, there is virtually no significant downside or risk; commonly used to refer to using already won funds (gambled money, casino winnings, etc.) to finance an endeavor (or continue to gamble) such that there is no real, perceivable or potential loss
added by JokerGem
6 months ago
tenuous relationship with the truth
liar
added by Greying_Geezer
6 months ago
keep at bay
prevent (someone or something) from approaching or having an effect.
added by ichidhtc
6 months ago
worn to a frazzle
Completely worn out
added by ichidhtc
6 months ago
harvest moon
The Harvest Moon is the Full Moon nearest the fall equinox.
added by anonymous
7 months ago
bible belt
Region of the Southern US where Christianity is particularly influential
added by anonymous
7 months ago
cut down to size
Diminish the prestige or exaggerated importance of someone or something to reduce (them) to a suitable stature; To humble or humiliate
added by JokerGem
7 months ago
the reality is
The truth is
added by johndeweb
7 months ago
i got that #trumpumph.
Song, and phrase by American Activist Greshun De Bouse, describing how there's just something so lively, animated, positive, and always excitingly persuasive about supporters of Donald J. Trump | term and hashtag #trumpumph" created/coined by American Activist Greshun De Bouse; first known use of term/hashtag on internet
added by preditor
7 months ago
one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure
What is worth nothing to one person may be exactly what another wants
added by oriel
7 months ago
knock yourself out
Have as much as you like there's plenty of things available.
added by anonymous
7 months ago
more than one way to skin a cat
More than one way to do something or do things
added by anonymous
7 months ago
trafficked by my parents
Book, phrase, hashtag, and movement by American Activist Dr. Greshun De Bouse detailing her human trafficking experience, ultimately to a now infamous celebrity. #traffickedbymyparents
added by preditor
7 months ago
go to the well too often
overdraw from a resource to exhaustive effect
added by JokerGem
7 months ago
turn on a dime
Very maneuverable
added by ichidhtc
7 months ago
pillar of salt genesis 19:26
a stroke or thrombosis
added by IzzyCohen
7 months ago
welsh rabbit
Milk or cheese plus ale on toast.
added by IzzyCohen
7 months ago
white rabbit
White rabbit is the first thing one must say, usually 3 times, on the first day of each month.
added by IzzyCohen
7 months ago
beat the livin' daylights outta ya
To beat someone severely.
added by IzzyCohen
7 months ago
speak too soon
To make a premature assumption which is later proven false
added by JokerGem
7 months ago
drag one’s heels
To delay, to hold up progress
added by anonymous
7 months ago
joe cool
An “Average Joe,” that has reached “Cool” status, Used derogatorily = pointing out that “No, you have not” — reached Cool Status Snoopy, reached Cool
added by Loquetus66
7 months ago
a hornet's nest .
An unpleasent situation Raising controversy A troublesome situation.
added by irfanmeer198
7 months ago
break a leg!
This is a common English phrase that is used to wish someone good luck before they perform in a play or other event.
added by TutorGenix
7 months ago
murderers’ row
Any particularly successful and powerful group of people (also commonly used to reference sports teams)
added by JokerGem
7 months ago
ashes to ashes, dust to dust
you are made of dust and return to ashes and dust after passing away.
added by reynyjkpisienminpm
8 months ago
gupi or guppy
It’s when you suspect a person to be lying or faking it until they make it. Purely full of shit. They smellin’ kinda fishy!! So can use GUPI to mean Guilty Until Prove Innocent or to mean that you’re not buying the story.
added by anonymous
8 months ago
bait and switch
to misrepresent; a strategy that misdirects the pursuant; to bait, dupe or lure someone with something of value then switch it out for something of less value; an illegal practice in the United States
added by anonymous
8 months ago
keep one’s powder dry
Conserve one’s resources until they are needed; be ready to take action if necessary
added by JokerGem
8 months ago
a vicious circle
a sequence of reciprocal cause and effect in which two or more elements intensify and aggravate each other, leading inexorably to a worsening of the situation.
added by Blahblah_1
8 months ago
hammered dog shit
This is a phrase that is used when describing the appearance of someone really hung over.
added by jb.07197
8 months ago
escape the bear and fall to the lion
To avoid a problem or inconvenience only to exchange it for an even worse misfortune afterwards
added by JokerGem
8 months ago
home truths
To be honest about something and tell it as it is, without holding anything back.
added by anonymous
8 months ago
big mac
A sandwich from McDonalds
added by smfrank1
8 months ago
cognitive dissonance
The state of behaving in a way that runs contrary to one's core values, worldview, ideals, and/or moral compass. One who does not practice as they preach could be said to have cognitive dissonance
added by lucid_holo_13
8 months ago
the wave of the future
Movement, concept, modality, product, or trend which catches on in time or becomes very popular or prevalent
added by JokerGem
8 months ago

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