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go out withOften in hopes that the relationship will become more longterm as in definition 1.Rate it:

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go snakeTo approach, attack or accost a person, situation or environment in an extremely violent and unrestrained manner, often with no thought about consequences.Rate it:

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go toTo get to work; (imperatively) come on.Rate it:

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go toUsed imperatively to express protest or surprise; "come, now!".Rate it:

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go to potTo come to a bad end.Rate it:

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go to the well too oftenoverdraw from a resource to exhaustive effectRate it:

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going dutchwhen a man and woman each pay for their portion of the bill; often used when on a date, but not necessarily.Rate it:

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gold platea thin layer of gold applied to the surface of an object, often by an electrolytic methodRate it:

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gong showAn event that was a disaster, often in a way that is fun or memorable. (e.g. "Last night, we all went drinking, and the whole thing turned into a total gong show.") Or, an initially serious event that went completely out of control (e.g. "That biology class was a gong show")Rate it:

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good things come to those who waitA patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.Rate it:

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goodgesser, not a bad gesser.Someone says not bad pretty close, I come back with not a bad gesser or pretty good gessser.Rate it:

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grease monkeyA mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.Rate it:

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guinea pigA tailless rodent of the Cavia genus, with short ears and larger than a hamster; the species Cavia porcellus is often kept as a pet.Rate it:

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gym bunnyA person who spends a large amount of time working out at a gym and who may be obsessed with improving his or her physique. Often said of a gay man, but also said of women and heterosexual men.Rate it:

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hail fromto be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residenceRate it:

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halcyon daysA period of calm, often nostalgic: “halcyon days of yore”, “halcyon days of youth”..Rate it:

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hammer outTo come to an agreement after much arguing.Rate it:

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hand me downClothes reworn, often by a younger siblingRate it:

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hard to come byDifficult to find; rareRate it:

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have a wordTo speak to someone in private, often with a negative implication.Rate it:

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heave toTo come to a halt.Rate it:

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heavy handedCome down hard on something or someone.Rate it:

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hell-bentstubbornly and often recklessly determined; cleaned up version: heck-bentRate it:

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here today, gone tomorrowRefers to things that come then go quickly because they seem to be here one day then gone the next dayRate it:

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high-tail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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hightail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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holeSolitary confinement, a high-security prison cell often used as punishment.Rate it:

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holy fuckExpression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.Rate it:

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holy shitExpression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.Rate it:

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honey doesn't fly to the bee. wheat does not make bread.the dream doesn't come to you.AttitudeRate it:

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hope only lasts when you need itWhen you need hope it will come.Rate it:

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hope only lasts when you need it.When you need hope it will come.Rate it:

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Horse of a Different ColourTotally different from something, to come out different from what is being observedRate it:

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hospital passAn unwinnable case, often passed to a newly-qualified member of the firm.Rate it:

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hot messA warm meal, usually cooked in a large pot, often similar to a stew or porridge; or, service of such a heated meal to soldiers.Rate it:

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hot messRefers to a person, thing, or situation in such a state of disarray or disapproval by peers, often in reference to physical appearance, perceived to be disastrously embarrassing, pitiful, or beyond repair.Rate it:

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hot stuffAn attractive person, often used as a come-on or pickup line.Rate it:

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houston, we have a problemA phrase used to indicate a major problem; often humorously used for reporting any kind of problem.Rate it:

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how comewhy (the simplest explanation i could give u)Rate it:

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how comeWhy; why is it; for what reason or purpose?.Rate it:

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how do you doa greeting used meeting somebody. Alternatives are pleased to meet you and nice to meet you. Often not actually meant as a question.Rate it:

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how do you say...in EnglishCommon phrase used to ask how to express an idea or translate a word, often in a foreign language.Rate it:

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huh! . . unhhhh!Gutteral, often used, 'juvenile' generated, unspoken nasal/throat- 'grunt' indicating 'NO!', 'Negative'.Rate it:

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hurler on the ditchAn opinionated person who offers (unsolicited and often unwanted) advice on the best way to handle a situation.Rate it:

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hush puppieswhen 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)Rate it:

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hussy upTo dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.Rate it:

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hydrogen iona proton combined with one or more water molecules; usually written H3O and called the hydronium ion though is best considered as H9O4 but is often written H(aq) for simplicityRate it:

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i'll be a monkey's uncle(often preceded by well) expressing complete surprise or disbeliefRate it:

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i'll be damnedAn expression of surprise; also said "I'll be darned", "I'll be danged", or simply, "I'll be", often with the word "Well" in front of it.. Also said as, "I'll be a monkey's uncle"Rate it:

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i'll be dangedAn expression of surprise; also said "I'll be darned", "I'll be danged", or simply, "I'll be", often with the word "Well" in front of it. Also said as, "I'll be a monkey's uncle"Rate it:

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