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lionA stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.Rate it:

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mainland ChinaAlso used other than as an idiom: see mainland, China.Rate it:

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me threeUsed to express agreement, after someone has already said "me too".Rate it:

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not at allUsed similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.Rate it:

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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindA cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..Rate it:

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one thousandUsed in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.Rate it:

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pink slimeUsed other than as an idiom: see pink, slime. Slime which is pink.Rate it:

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rack offUsed other than as an idiom: see rack, off.Rate it:

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rag-chewingA phrase used by morse code operators for a longer than usual conversation, generally a conversation extending about 30 minutes.Rate it:

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rare animalUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see rare,‎ animal.Rate it:

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shots firedUsed as an indication of or response to an insult, often to the point of starting a fight or argument.Rate it:

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slap in the faceUsed other than as an idiom: see slap, in, the, face.Rate it:

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socialized medicineA politically charged term used to contrast such systems with free market alternatives and emphasize the perceived link to socialism.Rate it:

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sorry, not sorryUsed to sarcastically express a lack of guilt over an action or statement.Rate it:

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South TibetUsed other than as an idiom: see south, Tibet. (the southern part of Tibet)(in particular, in the People's Republic of China) Those areas located south of the McMahon Line, which are now administered by the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and which were formerly part of the Tibetan cultural area.Rate it:

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take a grabUsed other than as an idiom: see take, grab.Rate it:

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ten points to GryffindorUsed to praise someone for a statement or action viewed as commendable.Rate it:

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than a bygodUsed with a comparative to express extreme heat or cold.Rate it:

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the three components of art are : 1. mere catharsis and cathexis, 2. (etc. )Cathexis : 2 major definitions, one being psychoanalytic in nature. Very rarely used in speech or in it's written form. Cathexis : what a fascinating word. Even the sound of it is unusual.Rate it:

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to hell withUsed to show displeasure or disregard toward the named person or thing.Rate it:

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to say nothing ofused by the speaker to mention another more significant or important, usually related, point; an apophasisRate it:

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verbum satUsed to bring something to a conclusion, implying that further comment is unadvisable or unneeded.Rate it:

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what does that have to do with the price of tea in ChinaA comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant.Rate it:

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ye godsYou gods! Used to express surprise or incredulity.Rate it:

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東黨棟督同黨洞獨A meaningless phrase used to memorise the eight tones in Min Nan.Rate it:

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'atta girlUsed to show encouragement or approval to a girl or woman. Female version of attaboy.Rate it:

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'nuff saidUsed in various situations to either end a discussion, or to imply that further discussion is not needed.Rate it:

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1/dOnce per day, used for prescription directions.Rate it:

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110 proofUsed other than as an idiom: 55% alcohol by volume..Rate it:

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86 the mayoomit the mayo; "86" can be used with anything (not just mayo) you want to delete or remove from something or not add to something; often used when ordering something from a restaurantRate it:

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a fila andaUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see a, fila, anda.Rate it:

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Aaron's beardUsed other than as an idiom: see Aaron, 's, beard.Rate it:

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absque hocThe technical words of denial used in denying what has been alleged.Rate it:

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abstract ideaUsed other than as an idiom: see abstract, idea.Rate it:

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abstract verbUsed other than as an idiom: see abstract, verb.Rate it:

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adiungi, addi coniunctivo (Marc. Cap. 3. 83)to be used with the conjunctive mood.Rate it:

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aegrotum curareto treat as a patient (used of a doctor).Rate it:

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after Saturday comes SundayUsed other than as an idiom: see after, Saturday, comes, Sunday.Rate it:

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after the jumpUsed to introduce an inline advertisement in a webpage etc.Rate it:

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agree withUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see agree,‎ with.Rate it:

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aí temUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see aí, tem.Rate it:

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all dressedused in reference to (ordering) or eating a pizza with "everything", meaning all toppings (mushrooms, peppers, etc.) on itRate it:

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all kidding asideUsed to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.Rate it:

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all thereUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see all,‎ there.Rate it:

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all your base are belong to usUsed to tout victory over an opponent, or simply as a humorous catchphrase.Rate it:

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all-conqueringthis is used when you are describing someone or something as better than anyone else. They are at the top level they can beRate it:

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aller au devant de quelqu'un avec la croix et la bannièreTo receive any one with great fuss and ceremony (often used ironically).Rate it:

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also known asUsed to introduce an alternative name; alias.Rate it:

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aluminum showerUsed other than as an idiom: see aluminum, shower.Rate it:

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and allUsed to suggest certain unstated relevant implications or what has been stated.Rate it:

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