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war chest
Colloquial phrase for reserve funds set aside by companies for unexpected developments or for opportunistic advantages		added by JokerGem
14 hours ago
it comes and goes
Sometimes you might feel like nothing is right and everything is against you, but don't give up. Things could change for the good in a matter of seconds.		added by Thespielmankids
4 days ago
easy peasy (lemon squeezy)
a rhyming expression for saying something is very easy, straight forward; also written easy-peasy; See also: piece of cake; a walk in the park; as easy as falling off a log; easy as pie		added by TriplePurple
4 days ago
right fighter
someone who fights for truth, justice and what is right often to the exclusion of or above all else; someone who tries to win arguments even if it hurts others		added by TriplePurple
4 days ago
double double, boil and trouble
A song/chant/spell witches say while stirring a cauldron and throwing items in the cauldron to brew the spell, usually to put a curse on someone (or to take one off)		added by TriplePurple
4 days ago
dumber than a box of rocks
very unintelligent; very stupid		added by TriplePurple
4 days ago
calling the shots
To be in charge.		added by martyc
9 days ago
stroke of genius
A great idea, smart decision, epiphany, or eureka moment. To make something brilliant or to create a successful concept.		added by anonymous
10 days ago
fifth wheel
When there are two couples and a fifth person who is not in a couple, the extra person is known as a fifth wheel - a situation in which may feel uncomfortable to some people		added by TriplePurple
12 days ago
come rain or come shine
It doesn’t matter what the circumstances are or whatever happens; whatsoever the conditions or the weather is; it's most commonly used to say that an event still happen (will not be canceled) even if it rains; See also, "rain or shine"		added by TriplePurple
12 days ago
for the love of pete
an expression of astonishment or disbelief or of something surprising, funny or cute		added by TriplePurple
12 days ago
arrows in your quiver
To have more arrows in your quiver means you have other ideas, options, resources, alternative ways and/or strategies to accomplish a goal		added by TriplePurple
12 days ago
old man stuff
We all have aches and pains once we reach a certain age. Part of the cost of growing older. My trainer uses this phrase when I complain about some age related pain , like my arthritis.		added by lifeesgood
12 days ago
accidentally on purpose
Seemingly unintentionally but actually deliberately		added by JokerGem
13 days ago
mouliani
An italian perjorative slang for a person of african descent		added by entrylevelnerd1337
13 days ago
mise en scène
The set of a theatrical production; Physical environment, surroundings, or ambiance		added by JokerGem
15 days ago
loony bin
a psychiatric hospital; an institution providing care to mentally ill people; also spelled less commonly as looney bin and luny bin		added by TriplePurple
15 days ago
looney tunes
an expression used to call someone crazy or insane		added by TriplePurple
15 days ago
cuckoo for cocoa puffs
an expression meaning crazy or insane		added by TriplePurple
15 days ago
fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me
This phrase is said in response when someone tries to convince someone to do something again that they have done before that did not work out to their advantage.		added by TriplePurple
16 days ago
armchair quarterback
someone who sits back and tries to second-guess or give advice about the quarterback, coach or other players, but who is not involved in the game		added by TriplePurple
16 days ago
sweetbread
Organ meat		added by Chrisyreka
17 days ago
suck it up, buttercup
get over it; accept a difficult situation keep going		added by TriplePurple
20 days ago
dodged a bullet
narrowly escaped; avoided injury or disaster		added by TriplePurple
20 days ago
get going
two meanings: get started; leave		added by TriplePurple
20 days ago
don't get your dander all in an uproar
Don't get upset or too bothered; usually said to calm someone down from being too angry; Also said this way: Don't get your dander up		added by TriplePurple
20 days ago
back on one's heels
In a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performance		added by JokerGem
20 days ago
for crying out loud
Expresses frustration, exasperation, impatience or annoyance		added by TriplePurple
25 days ago
war torn and battle scarred
showing signs of damage from bullets, bombs, etc feeling the mental or emotional effects of fighting in a war		added by TriplePurple
25 days ago
tinker’s dam
Insignificant; something of little value; a worthless amount; the smallest degree		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
mr. potato head
A popular, commercially available, children's game featuring a plastic potato onto which a variety of features can be added for amusing results.		added by caren.spencer
1 month ago
potato skins
An appetizer made by halving a baked potato, scooping out most of the inside, mixing that with cheese, sour cream, and chives and placing that mixture back into the potato skin then baking until crisp.		added by caren.spencer
1 month ago
potato salad
A picnic or side dish made from mashed or cubed cooked potatoes including some or all of the following: mayonnaise, onions, pickles, boiled eggs, bacon, and spices. Typically served cold.		added by caren.spencer
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
potato sack
A heavy-duty, reusable, burlap bag.		added by caren.spencer
1 month ago
potato chip
Snack food		added by caren.spencer
1 month 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
1 month ago
gag order
Court ruling disallowing speaking on a specific topic or subject.		added by Jlsando1993
1 month ago
malfunction junction
A traffic jam; Any location known for considerable congestion		added by JokerGem
1 month ago
psychic distemper in the masses
The state of affairs in Germany as described in 1933 by Albert Einstein.		added by Greying_Geezer
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
as she's as cold as a witchscold as a witch's tit!
Very, very cold!!		added by lassie1948
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
gag order
Court ruling disallowing speaking on a specific topic or subject.		added by Jlsando1993
1 month 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
1 month ago
jiminy cricket
a phrase used in place of taking Christ's name in vain when someone wants to swear		added by TriplePurple
1 month ago
what in blazes
a way adding emphasis when asking a question; euphemism for asking a question what in the h***...?		added by TriplePurple
1 month ago

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