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the ugly truth
To be completely honest about even the nasty stuff. The. Nasty stuff is the ugly truth.		added by theutleytruth
7 days ago
morning wood
Idiomatic phrase referring to a man's erection upon awakening.		added by anonymous
1 month ago
christus mansionem benedictat
May Christ bless this home		added by annmaekok9
1 month ago
cat fur to make kitten britches
Used after someone asks what for?		added by anonymous
1 month ago
cooler than the other side of the pillow
As used by the late Stuart Scott during his time on Sportscenter at ESPN, the phrase depicts a sense of calm and composure in someone who remains unflustered while under challenging circumstances, particularly an athlete playing in a competitive game, series, league, performing against a formidable opponent, in a grueling playoff scenario, competing on a high stage such as the Olympic games, etc.		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
take the gloves off
Remove the limits.		added by martyc
1 month ago
play your cards right
to behave in a way that gives you an advantage or allows you to succeed at something		added by martyc
1 month ago
living on borrowed time
Continue living past the point where you might have died.		added by martyc
1 month ago
knock the wind out of (someone)
Temporary interruption in normal breathing due to a sudden impact or force to the abdomen, causing the diaphragm to spasm and contract. This causes the lungs to temporarily fail to draw in air, leaving the afflicted with the sensation of being momentarily unable to catch their breath. Typically occurring in sporting events or through an accidental fall, the situation can seem frightening but usually resolves itself within a matter of minutes		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
unbuckle your belt(or loosen your belt)
To lessen the strain on one's abdomen: in preparation for a large meal, or with the intention to continue eating even after having a "full" belly.		added by anonymous
1 month ago
white whale
A goal/object which one seeks obsessively		added by zacharyc.64973
2 months ago
sunflower
Tall flower from the daisy family, grown for the production of edible seeds.		added by Jlsando1993
2 months ago
that tracks
That aligns or is consistent with the context or previously established information; that is accurate or correct		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
hide in one's shame
To cower or shrink away reproachfully		added by anonymous
2 months ago
rubber band
self explanatory		added by anonymous
2 months ago
fox guarding the henhouse meaning
A for should not be trusted to guard a hen house because they are hen hunters and will eat them when given the chance.		added by anonymous
2 months ago
wouldn't want to walk from here to there
Used to denote a massive difference/distance when comparing (usually 2) ideas, items, people, or anything else.		added by ezmom63
2 months ago
nothing built can last forever
Everything that is created, constructed or established is temporary and will eventually come to an end		added by anonymous
2 months ago
within striking distance
Something is close enough to be achieved, attained, accomplished, or affected; a target, goal, or objective is within reach		added by JokerGem
2 months ago
no skin off my back
No harm to one.		added by grgej
2 months ago
stan
Stan must be one of the most famous Kpop slang. it is an acronym of stalker + fan and is self-explanatory. when kpoppers call themselves Stan, they mean to distinguish themselves from being just an ordinary fan.		added by speaktomeskz
2 months ago
solo
solo in the Kpop world means a single singer. if a pair they're a duet, and if three of more they are a group.		added by speaktomeskz
2 months ago
maknae
In a k-pop group, the youngest member is referred to as the maknae		added by 20rogachevle
2 months ago
she’ll go far
She will excel		added by mcoreyz
2 months ago
hold it down like a million pounds
Staying true.Staying loyal .Holding it down a phrase used as a greeting		added by Champbeanobrown1
3 months ago
the devil's lettuce
A code name for marijuana.		added by macemiller
3 months ago
last licks
last few days/ minutes/ hours... of what you are doing		added by anonymous
3 months ago
elevator pitch
A concise way to introduce yourself, business, or idea to strangers		added by michaelg
3 months ago
crunch time
Time to make a decision or act. The approach of a deadline.		added by Boblit
3 months ago
bare necessities
the very least that is enough to get by		added by anonymous
3 months ago
vice versa
with the main items in the preceding statement the other way around.		added by PinkPuma
3 months ago
on the fence
Unsure about something		added by anonymous
3 months ago
thunderclap
Sound when lightning strikes		added by bob5.sauers
3 months ago
bursting at the seams
Full to capacity. Both literally and figuratively.		added by Boblit
4 months ago
harpoon is good for the whale, painful for humans.
The phrase usually refers to how people treat each other. Borrowed from native tribes, it translates to how people feel when they meet similar fate as that of their nemesis.		added by c07willis
4 months ago
back to the salt mines
Resume work, usually with some reluctance. Resume a tedious task , usually with some reluctance		added by Boblit
4 months ago
leaf peepers
People who go to places when and where the leaves are changing colors to see the beauty of the red, orange, yellow and green colors on the landscape.		added by TriplePurple
4 months ago
taking the edge off
Relieving the pressure; having an alcoholic beverage to calm emotions		added by jilldelvir
4 months ago
crazy as all outdoors
A joking way of describing someone who is always getting into trouble from decisions they make.		added by kooplboom
4 months ago
earning brownie points
getting credit for something		added by anonymous
4 months ago
double or nothing
Statement of bravado. Usually involving a risky or gambling choice to keep going or move forward. Can also be used as a version of: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. -If you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gain		added by Boblit
4 months ago
seeing red
Blood is boiling with anger		added by anonymous
4 months ago
hot wax
Wax is heated to remove hair from sensitive areas.		added by anonymous
4 months ago
building me up
Supporting me; boosting my confidence		added by jilldelvir
4 months ago
give the benefit of the doubt
Attribute as true or take the side of someone or statement when there remains missing information or evidence.		added by Boblit
4 months ago
building me up
Supporting me; boosting my confidence		added by jilldelvir
4 months ago
safe harbor
A place of retreat that is safe from threats of all kinds		added by
4 months ago
smooth like butter
To be suave, charming, smooth-talking.		added by anonymous
4 months ago
a marathon is not a sprint
This means we need to pace ourselves—if we try to go too fast, we will run out of gas.		added by macemiller
4 months ago
click bait
A headline that enticed users to open an article		added by anonymous
4 months ago

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