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my bad

My fault; mea culpa.

Etymology:

  • Pick-up basketball slang spread by Manute Bol, a basketball player of Sudanese origin playing with the Golden State Warriors. Subsequently adopted by teammates.
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Yes, I realize the humvee isn't supposed to be parked in the heirloom flowerbed. My bad.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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