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new potato
A small, thin-skinned, immature potato that is higher in moisture content than a mature potato. Holds its shape when cooked and is therefore commonly used in potato salad.		added by caren.spencer
11 months ago
potato sack
A heavy-duty, reusable, burlap bag.		added by caren.spencer
11 months ago
potato chip
Snack food		added by caren.spencer
11 months ago
"you are going to be late, bup! (better hurry up!)
BUP or B'up = is an abbreviation for the phrase, "Better Hurry Up".		added by anonymous
11 months ago
gag order
Court ruling disallowing speaking on a specific topic or subject.		added by Jlsando1993
11 months ago
malfunction junction
A traffic jam; Any location known for considerable congestion		added by JokerGem
11 months ago
psychic distemper in the masses
The state of affairs in Germany as described in 1933 by Albert Einstein.		added by Greying_Geezer
11 months ago
skeleton key
A key in a hotel (or used by a thief) that opens all the doors in the premises.		added by brewer.jon
11 months ago
a bird may love a fish, but where will they build their home?
It's too hard to make a relationship work when two people are so vastly different. Similar variations end by saying "...where will they build their nest?" and "...where will they build their home together?"		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
in a while crocodile
the correct response to "See you later, Alligator," a fun, rhyming way for two people to say goodbye; see also "see you later alligator"		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
as she's as cold as a witchscold as a witch's tit!
Very, very cold!!		added by lassie1948
11 months ago
by george, i think she's got it
an expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; See also "By Jove, I think he's got it"		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
by jove, i think he's got it
an expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; see also "By George, I think she's got it"		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
gag order
Court ruling disallowing speaking on a specific topic or subject.		added by Jlsando1993
11 months ago
ghost in the machine
a term used to describe the concept of mind-body dualism: that the mind exists alongside and separate from the body; also an album by The Police		added by fluent.03broods
11 months ago
jiminy cricket
a phrase used in place of taking Christ's name in vain when someone wants to swear		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
what in blazes
a way adding emphasis when asking a question; euphemism for asking a question what in the h***...?		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
it's best to leave well enough alone
Don't do anything; don't aggravate a situation		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
thumbs up
Showing approval or commending someone for a job well done		added by jilldelvir
11 months ago
heads up
Pay attention		added by jilldelvir
11 months ago
fiddle sticks
Interjection, nonsense word. Derived from violin bows being called sticks.		added by karen_schulz
11 months ago
when you're up to your ass in alligators, it's easy to forget your goal was to drain the swamp
You can't complete the a task if more urgent/immediate necessities take priority		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
shake it off
forget about it; let it go; the process of getting over an upset or bad feeling about something		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
doggone it
exclamation of frustration; euphemism for G** damn it; used for emphasis; See also dad-blamed, gosh darn, gosh darn it in phrases.com and dagnabbit in definitions.net		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
dag nabbit
Incorrect spelling. See dagnabbit in our definitions.com, a euphemism for G** damn it; See also doggone it, dad-blamed, gosh darn and gosh darn it in phrases.com		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
dag nabbit
Incorrect spelling. See dagnabbit in our definitions.com, a euphemism for G** damn it; See also doggone it, dad-blamed, gosh darn and gosh darn it in phrases.com		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
dad-blamed
euphemism for G** damned; used to add emphasis and/or show disgust or disdain; See dagnabbit in our definitions.com, and gosh darn, gosh darn it, doggone it, in phrases.com		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
gosh darn
euphemism for G** damn; also said as gosh darned		added by TriplePurple
11 months ago
shut the front door!
An exclamation of shock and/or disbelief; like saying, "No! Really?!" or "No way!" or "I don't believe it"		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
don't threaten me with a good time
a way of saying emphatically that you'd love to do something, after someone just mentioned something to do		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
off one’s hinges
Irrational, unstable, crazy		added by JokerGem
12 months ago
under construction
A building or road may be being built or repaired and labeled as “under construction”		added by anonymous
12 months ago
pride goeth before a fall
If you have too arrogant of an attitude, you will fail		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
cats have nine lives
It looked as though the car ran over the cat, yet the cat walked away as if nothing happened. Cats have nine lives.		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
feets don't fail me now
when you really need to get somewhere, you don't want your feet to fail and not get you there		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
senior moment
a momentary lapse in memory, especially in an older person; when someone forgets something, especially when they are older, we call this a senior moment		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
the heart wants what the heart wants
there is no explanation for what you fall in love with		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
where there's smoke, there's fire
when two things are usually together and you find one, you will find the other		added by TriplePurple
12 months ago
a/the picture of health
Appearing vibrant, energetic, and free from any signs of illness or ailment; exhibiting physical well-being and robustness.		added by JokerGem
12 months ago
hail yes!
Expression to avoid using the word hell.		added by anonymous
12 months ago
hail to the chief
Common phrase to recognize or welcome leaders		added by anonymous
12 months ago
dropping like flies
Falling down, leaving, or dying in large numbers.		added by martyc
12 months ago
analysis paralysis
An inability to make a decision due to overthinking		added by JokerGem
12 months ago
ain't that some shit?
How surprising		added by anonymous
12 months ago
i am all ears
I am listening		added by Lorrylow
12 months ago
hammer out
to play something on the piano		added by JokerGem
12 months ago
bumpin' uglies
making love; having sex (We never really say "bumping uglies", it's always shortened to bumpin' with the g silent)		added by TriplePurple
1 year ago
what a crock!
An exclamation of disbelief; calling someone a liar; saying that someone didn't have the right to say or do something; indicating that something isn't fair or right; short version of "What a crock of bull shit!" or "What a crock of bull!" or "What a crock of shit!" or "That's bull! or "That's bullshit"		added by TriplePurple
1 year ago
hush puppies
when not capitalized, hush puppies are deep fried balls of cornmeal batter, a side dish popular in the southeast U.S. often served with seafood; See also Hush Puppies (the phrase when it is capitalized has a different meaning)		added by TriplePurple
1 year ago
hush puppies
when capitalized, Hush Puppies are a brand of shoes; See also hush puppies (without capitalization)		added by TriplePurple
1 year ago

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