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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
freeze
freezing away the fat to achieve slim body
added by anonymous
2 years ago
winning is a great deodorant
Winning in sport or politics can erase the "stink" (animosity, bad feelings) generated during the competition.
added by Greying_Geezer
2 years ago
i felt that to my core
To deeply understand something.
added by Curly_sue_sue007
2 years ago
shelf-stable
In food processing and packaging, a product that requires refrigeration after, but not prior to, opening.
added by Greying_Geezer
2 years ago
don't take it lightly
Regarding something with great seriousness/gravity.
added by thewolfakuro
2 years ago
trust the services
believe faith
added by dr.jayantha93
2 years ago
double dipping
Obtaining money from two sources at the same time. Dipping your food into a sauce, eating a portion of that food then re-dipping that food into the sauce.
added by jtmovesalot
2 years ago
fuckin’ right
Denotes excitement
added by anonymous
2 years ago
fuck yeah
Denotes extreme agreement or excitement
added by anonymous
2 years ago
people with almost virginous minds.
Naive, trusting, honest, loving people that want to believe that all other people are as honest and trustworthy as themselves.
added by anonymous
2 years ago
is breá liom thu.
I love you.
added by anonymous
2 years ago
make that pussy purr
to provide sexual pleasure to a woman
added by be.yhome
2 years ago
listen to her purr
admiring the sound of a boat or car motor
added by be.yhome
2 years ago
in charge of
Be in charge of s.th. Means to having responsibility about s.th. That you should control it or lead it.
added by Sara.ghadiri005
2 years ago
bossy boots or bossyboots
Someone that bosses others. Someone that is very bossy. A person who often tells other people what to do
added by anonymous
2 years ago
the engineer of the train can hostle his own locomotive.
The engineer of the train can move his own locomotive to the roundhouse or locomotive service area. In doing so he is performing the task of a hostler.
added by anonymous
2 years ago
call screening
the process of evaluating the characteristics of a telephone call before deciding how or whether to answer it. Some methods may include: listening to the message being recorded on an answering machine or voice mail. checking a caller ID display to see who or where the call is from.
added by anonymous
2 years ago
with depression as my mentor and with sadness leading cheers
The depression genie is working overtime to make me feel down and out, and to make matters worse, it is being encouraged by profound sadness cheering it on.
added by caseydr
2 years ago
subita morte
The sudden death of all or a portion of a contract or other agreement without regard to any other clause continuing or extending the agreement,
added by anonymous
2 years ago
melodic figure
a commonly used configuration of notes
added by trumann1321
2 years ago
wall to wall
All over, no stone left unturned
added by Mkultrette
2 years ago
tattle tell, tattle tell, hang your britches on a nail.
If you tell, we hope you snag your britches.
added by moodyps
2 years ago
so crooked he could hide behind a spiral staircase
Dishonest in the extreme
added by Greying_Geezer
2 years ago
legend in one's own mind
A self-aggrandizing image that a person has of his or her own accomplishments
added by Greying_Geezer
2 years ago
pinch pennies
Mean with money
added by browne2468
2 years ago
porcelain throne
a humorous name for the toilet
added by be.yhome
2 years ago
tump over
combination of 'tip' and 'dump'; to knock something over, esp. if it is large and contains liquid
added by be.yhome
2 years ago
cash strapped
Short of money Limited on the cash you have available
added by brenster46
2 years ago
as true as a toucher
Used as a proverb to affirm that some evidence previously given earlier was true
added by anonymous
2 years ago
i loved you, than i still love you today
That you haven't stopped loving someone
added by teddybear.kc54
2 years ago
flat broke
Has no money at all
added by symptom.duty.0f
2 years ago
baby brain
Forgetfulness incurred from pregnancy.
added by cpthevqueen
2 years ago
punch line (of a joke)
Usually the last part of a joke that makes it funny.
added by anonymous
2 years ago
happy wife, happy life
when your wife is happy, you are happy; do what your wife says if you want to be happy; keep her happy
added by be.yhome
2 years ago
risk is what fuels innovation
Risk taking leads to new ideas and fosters innovation in people. Those who are not afraid of failure will make a difference in society.
added by aleombruni
2 years ago

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