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going roge
going it on your own against norms		added by Nsa2318
1 year ago
circle back
To revisit a topic, concept or idea after having put it on the back burner; to return to a place or location		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
up in arms
To be angry or upset		added by symptom.duty.0f
1 year ago
to inculcate a habit
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions		added by mark.savin
1 year ago
poison the well
To discredit something or someone usually by presenting negative or irrelevant information; to cast aspersions		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
up in arms
To be angry or upset		added by symptom.duty.0f
1 year ago
ordered an unbelievably massive box of cheese packets
Its about a box of cheese		added by anonymous
1 year ago
it's a zoo out there
Things/conditions/situations are chaotic, disordered, unpredictable		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
grinning like a jackass eating greenbriers.
Someone with a goofy grin, especially if inappropriate.		added by Wcperrin
1 year ago
put in/down one’s papers
To leave or resign from one’s job; Note, putting ’down’ usually implies one is vacating a position out of dissatisfaction		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
get one’s jollies
To get enjoyment or pleasure from an experience or activity, especially if it is in a generally unpleasant or perverse way		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
the jetset way
The JetSet Way is the only way. People who live this way are straight alpha/sigma males and have the ability at will to ethically attain any and every woman they shall desire, own any car they shall want, wear whatever brand clothes they want, get VIP access everywhere and will spend more time on planes traveling to foreign countries than they do at their home. The Jet Set Way was coined by JetSetFly (also known as Josh King Madrid) himself.		added by Agency
1 year ago
pass the torch
To transfer duties or tasks on to another; relinquish responsibilities in favor of someone new		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
from my standpoint
From my standppint, smoking hookah is more detrimental than cigarette.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
echo chamber
an environment where a person only encounters information or opinions that reflect and reinforce their own		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
slings and arrows
Misfortune or adversity that is not one's fault; adverse factors or circumstances; also, judgments, harsh criticisms, or personal attacks		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
kill with kindness
heaping generosity, compassion, or excessive favor on someone -usually in response to an insult- to bring them discomfort; to overwhelm with overindulgence		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
draw first blood
referring to the first participant(s) in a game, contest, debate, etc. to gain an advantage over their opponent; to score first points in any competition		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
tooth and nail
Taking everything bodily you possibly could offer/ use to get the job or task done, usually referring to an tough battle ahead. Battle usually a physical fight, or harsh obstacles were to be meet with this plight, but you or many were going to give it your all.		added by ssoftich6216
1 year ago
by hook or crook
We will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be done		added by ssoftich6216
1 year ago
contemplate one’s navel
to excessively think or focus on one’s self or one’s own interests, concerns, or personal problems - usually to their detriment		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
yedig
Exclamation		added by sean.quinn11
1 year ago
a bed of nails
a problematic, difficult, or uncomfortable situation or circumstance; anything painful, challenging, or unpleasant		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
tilting at windmills
Tilting at windmills is an English idiom which means "attacking imaginary enemies", originating from Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote.		added by acronimous
1 year ago
right off the reel
Immediately, without pause or hesitation		added by anonymous
1 year ago
i bags first go
Australian children's expression of reserving the right to something		added by laurieannmullins
1 year ago
exchange blows
Hit each other		added by phramar
1 year ago
taking the gloves off
nothing is off limits		added by kandummiller
1 year ago
thinking out loud
To come up with an idea or solution in your head but not verbally talking about it		added by anonymous
1 year ago
a pig might have a long tale but its tail is always short!
A hypocrite always keeps giving excuses & making stories, but his/her supporter & power base are always short! So, if anyone earnestly try to get rid of that hypocrite's tyranny and torcher, that is very much feasible as history supports that hypocrites never win!		added by anonymous
1 year ago
sam is not bonded to share his meat with you!
Who is SAM? representative of hardworking, righteous, law abiding and peace loving people. What is bonded? Mutilated and/or loyal & liable. What does meat mean here? Empirically meat had been the symbol of wealth and prosperity. What is the narrator telling ? SAM is not to give up his share & rights of peace and progress to the may be a rent seeking person!		added by anonymous
1 year ago
the squeaky wheel gets the grease/oil
The most noticeable, or loudest person gets the most attention.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
icps
International College of Physicians and Surgeons		added by DuFye
1 year ago
reach for the star's. but be happy with the clouds
Aim high but be satisfied with what you achieve		added by triffittbj
1 year ago
clear one's name
prove someone's innocence; exonerate		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
go to timbuktu
Go to a distant and outlandish place		added by campaignster
1 year ago
by and large
none		added by 1666555666
1 year ago
christmas tree
Holiday Decoration		added by anonymous
1 year ago
shoe tree
Appliance for storing shoes		added by anonymous
1 year ago
flash flood
A heavy downpour.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
rise and shine
A phrase to wake someone up.		added by lannykay57
1 year ago
not much chop
Not very good		added by arkellmj
1 year ago
i can't wait!
Used when you are impatient.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
memester
An ancient person with low knowledge. That has been infected with a racket.		added by graytkamau
1 year ago
college education
The desired or promised intent of a degree program.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
college course
Organized study of a particular field, point of view, reference, or field.		added by anonymous
1 year ago
hoi polloi
the masses, the general populace, the common people		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
wide open
at full speed; maximum velocity or momentum		added by JokerGem
1 year ago
on a silver platter
(or salver) without having been asked or sought for; without requiring any effort or return from the recipient		added by symptom.duty.0f
1 year ago
in the cut
A secluded or hard to find location		added by JokerGem
1 year ago

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