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its sucks!
Its a terrible thing or situation/moment		added by jf_p
1 year ago
rubber stamp
To make official		added by achojnicki
1 year ago
hit a rough patch
When things are going smoothly for a time, and then a tough time begins.		added by jillwill
1 year ago
the nature of the beast
The inherent aspects or characteristics of a given thing or situation, especially a difficult or negative one		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
rats
Something bad happend		added by anonymous
1 year ago
bitch, please
When you want a bitch to shut up, you hold up your hand, turn away, and say “bitch, please” Similar to the saying “talk to the hand”		added by anonymous
1 year ago
weary of well-doing
Tired of always doing the right thing		added by janlit
1 year ago
out of one's gourd.
loony, batty displaying crazy, eccentric, erratic, or extreme ideas and expression		added by stephenboydanderson321
1 year ago
grin and bear it
To tolerate adversity with good humor; put up with pain, misfortune, or unpleasantness without complaining or in a stoic manner		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
lady killer
an individual who is very charming, attractive, and/or has an unusual level of success with women		added by nigerianguy1954
1 year ago
bare head
To go out into cold weather without covering your head.		added by docflow62
1 year ago
whoa nelly
Interjection. whoa, Nelly. an exclamation of surprise, especially one in response to an unexpected acceleration of speed.		added by antoniojt06
1 year ago
chin music
Idle chatter		added by anonymous
1 year ago
holy mackinaw
Interjection of joy and astonishment (akin to WOW! or Stupendous!)		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
bare back
Riding a horse without a saddle.		added by docflow62
1 year ago
beat the dust
Don't know. Just heard it in passing.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
forgiveness is awarded posthumously after a person is dead.
During life, a person may be subjected to criticism for what others deem "a wrong turn or deed". At funerals and cemeteries, the mood turns to grief and forgiveness.		added by PolarPaddy
1 year ago
green as grass
Lush green		added by amirtharajma
1 year ago
bring it on around jimmy
a phrase off of an old show on TV maybe a country western show? about bringing the wagon around		added by anonymous
1 year ago
jimmy jack should have been halfway there and back
off of an old country western show		added by anonymous
1 year ago
that’s about the size of it
That is the truth of the matter; that sums it up -Said to confirm a person’s assessment of a situation		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
patty cake
Childhood clap and sing along song		added by FrankAndrew1945
1 year ago
life's molecular dance
The phrase "life's molecular dance" refers to the dynamic and coordinated interactions between molecules within living organisms. It signifies the intricate and harmonious movements of various biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites, as they carry out essential functions in cellular processes. This metaphor highlights the complexity and beauty of these molecular interactions, which are crucial for sustaining life and maintaining the delicate balance within biological systems.		added by Aloo-Denish
1 year ago
in the scheme of things it was a small victory.
As with climate change the slow improvement of gas amounts discharged into the atmosphere comes too late. We are screwed 		added by larrymccue850
1 year ago
paper chase
The effort to earn a diploma, college degree, personal certificate or license (as the necessary paperwork required [documents, assignments, forms, reports, applications] amasses a literal trail of paper)		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
swipe left
To swipe to see more images, as in an Instagram Carousel post		added by carmelle
1 year ago
shock and awe
Military tactic consisting of excessive or overwhelming force to frighten and subdue the enemy; to intimidate, disrupt, or incapacitate one’s adversaries in order to achieve a desired reaction		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
trial and error
To find a solution by experimenting; to achieve success through repeated failures		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
man at arms
a soldier of the High Medieval to Renaissance periods		added by anonymous
1 year ago
in a spin
Very confused, worried, excited, or angry; in a state of disruption		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
goodgesser, not a bad gesser.
Someone says not bad pretty close, I come back with not a bad gesser or pretty good gessser.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
bussin
Good, awesome		added by richdorman2
1 year ago
more holes than a swiss cheese
Something that has a lot of faults and problems.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
like wading through treacle
Incredibly slow going, or not going anywhere.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
to live out in the sticks
To live in a remote location.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
eighth wonder
To see an incredibly impressive object		added by anonymous
1 year ago
give someone a stick
To criticize or mock someone.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
to let a frog out of one's mouth
To say the wrong thing.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
all smoke and no fire
similar to all bark and no bite		added by bsbuhler13
1 year ago
global community cleanliness
Movement, term, and hashtag created by Renowned Global Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe and encourage global litter eradication and resource preservation efforts-one community at a time. The movement is inspired by De Bouse's father, humanitarian Curtis Lassiter's continued commitment to global community cleanliness, safety, and beautification, one city at a time via litter prevention, prompt waste pickup/removal, properly set concrete, and more #global communitycleanliness #gccmovement #activistdebouse		added by srvm
1 year ago
babies for benefits
Term popularized by Curtis Lassiter-father of Renowned Global Activist Greshun De Bouse-to describe the tendency of some females to produce children with males for the sole purpose of receiving a child support check. #babiesforbenefits		added by srvm
1 year ago
go off without a hitch
Without any problems; with perfect execution; very smoothly or effortlessly		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
out of one’s hands
No longer responsible for or in one’s power to control		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
get out of hand
A situation which has become difficult, chaotic, or impossible to control		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
out of hand
Without discussion, consideration, or hesitation; immediately		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
love god and do what you like.
A précis of St. Augustine's statement "Love God and do whatever you please: for the soul trained in love to God will do nothing to offend the One who is Beloved."		added by Greying_Geezer
1 year ago
starched as an ironing board
Means you're stiff unable to bend/flex properly		added by dckitty1524
1 year ago
a force for good
something or someone, or an action that inspires or stands for morals, principles, laws and makes the world a a more fair and just place		added by anonymous
1 year ago
"we're peanut butter and jelly"
by Curtis Lassiter to describe his extraordinarily unbreakable bond with daughter Renowned Global Activist Greshun De Bouse, and to describe how neither of them is good or as good without the other-like peanut butter and jelly #curtislassiter #activistdebouse		added by srvm
1 year ago
zero hour
The set time for an action, event, vital decision, or decisive change to take place; the hour at which a planned military operation is scheduled		added by JokerGem
1 year ago

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