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taking the gloves off
nothing is off limits		added by kandummiller
2 years ago
thinking out loud
To come up with an idea or solution in your head but not verbally talking about it		added by anonymous
2 years ago
a pig might have a long tale but its tail is always short!
A hypocrite always keeps giving excuses & making stories, but his/her supporter & power base are always short! So, if anyone earnestly try to get rid of that hypocrite's tyranny and torcher, that is very much feasible as history supports that hypocrites never win!		added by anonymous
2 years ago
sam is not bonded to share his meat with you!
Who is SAM? representative of hardworking, righteous, law abiding and peace loving people. What is bonded? Mutilated and/or loyal & liable. What does meat mean here? Empirically meat had been the symbol of wealth and prosperity. What is the narrator telling ? SAM is not to give up his share & rights of peace and progress to the may be a rent seeking person!		added by anonymous
2 years ago
the squeaky wheel gets the grease/oil
The most noticeable, or loudest person gets the most attention.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
icps
International College of Physicians and Surgeons		added by DuFye
2 years ago
reach for the star's. but be happy with the clouds
Aim high but be satisfied with what you achieve		added by triffittbj
2 years ago
clear one's name
prove someone's innocence; exonerate		added by JokerGem
2 years ago
go to timbuktu
Go to a distant and outlandish place		added by campaignster
2 years ago
by and large
none		added by 1666555666
2 years ago
christmas tree
Holiday Decoration		added by anonymous
2 years ago
shoe tree
Appliance for storing shoes		added by anonymous
2 years ago
flash flood
A heavy downpour.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
rise and shine
A phrase to wake someone up.		added by lannykay57
2 years ago
not much chop
Not very good		added by arkellmj
2 years ago
i can't wait!
Used when you are impatient.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
memester
An ancient person with low knowledge. That has been infected with a racket.		added by graytkamau
2 years ago
college education
The desired or promised intent of a degree program.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
college course
Organized study of a particular field, point of view, reference, or field.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
hoi polloi
the masses, the general populace, the common people; in America it can carry a negative connotation depending on the context (as though commoners don't belong amongst the rich (high society) but it is not inherently derogatory		added by JokerGem
2 years ago
wide open
at full speed; maximum velocity or momentum		added by JokerGem
2 years ago
on a silver platter
(or salver) without having been asked or sought for; without requiring any effort or return from the recipient		added by symptom.duty.0f
2 years ago
in the cut
A secluded or hard to find location		added by JokerGem
2 years ago
cut the line
The willful entering of a queue of persons or vehicles waiting, for a service, anywhere other than the rear -usually to the objection of those already assembled		added by JokerGem
2 years ago
travel away
to travel somewhere far way to a place beyond your imagination.		added by sromans1000
2 years ago
if brains were dynamite you wouldn't have enough to blow your nose.
You're really stupid.		added by thomawakk
2 years ago
before you can say boo.
It means that you need to do it before you can say anything		added by ellas.25178
2 years ago
tizku leshanim rabot ne'imot vetovot
May you merit many pleasant and good years (in Hebrew)		added by davidb
2 years ago
old age is not a state of mind, it's a frontal assault!
About getting old.		added by balsamcalvin
2 years ago
funny business
deceptive, disobedient, or lecherous behavior.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
historical landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, district, object, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the United States government for its outstanding historical significance.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
the smartest, clearer person probably has no friends
humility is a virtue!		added by balsamcalvin
2 years ago
religion is like a nail, the deeper you hammer it, the deeper it goes.
Addresses the folly of religous intolerance. Criticizing a person's beliefs is more likely to deepen their convictions rather than convince them to change.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
smart ass
A ‘know it all’		added by philbut
2 years ago
broke ass
Something no longer working		added by philbut
2 years ago
yeah, boy howdy!
Being in agreement with someone… an affirmation		added by meignn20
2 years ago
remote sensing.
Tele_satellite communications used in meteorological weather forecasting.		added by drvprasannarao
2 years ago
johnny-on-the-spot
A person who is readily available for whatever needs to be done.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
one man's gain is another man's loss.
Often a benefit to one person comes at a cost to another.		added by Greying_Geezer
2 years ago
'tis an ill wind that blows no good
Similar to "every cloud has a silver lining" or "one man's gain is another's loss". This expression appeared in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection and remains so well known that it is often shortened. (www.dictionary.com}		added by Greying_Geezer
2 years ago
discretion is the better part of valour.
Be brave but be discreet.		added by shanes.72199
2 years ago
go ahead.....make me stay!!
A comical spin on the original phrase expressed by Clint Eastwood in the film entitled "Dirty Harry";.i.e. "Go ahead....make my day!!"		added by shanes.72199
2 years ago
better late than pregnant
Funny excuse for running behind I know		added by lucklucktruth
2 years ago
lotus eating
Dreaming of things that can never be put into practice		added by govindansukrutham68
2 years ago
good steward
Someone is who is responsible and manages resources well.		added by anonymous
2 years ago
you're goraning me
When you are really frustrated.		added by poop123123123123123123123
2 years ago
phonk
Phonk rap		added by VanessaTokarski
2 years ago
a story written is shorter than a novel and longer than a fableable.
A story written is shorter than a novel and longer than a fable.		added by nindyadeo
2 years ago
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune.		added by sandersen1367
2 years ago
queen elizabeth ii
Only two affectionate eyes of one woman, were able to make the entire planet go to tears - – Queen Elizabeth II		added by shallkytton
2 years ago

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