get by to pass

without further ado With no further ado.

baby-killer a long-range Zeppelin bomber
fair game Actions permissible by the rules.
brain-dead Having an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

bitch goddess Someone, specifically a woman, who has such success; a rich and/or famous woman.
put foot to ass To beat the shit out of someone or something; whoop ass
rip-snorting mad extremely angry
deal in To trade a named commodity
hightail it To hurry or run; often, to flee.
scare off To deter
slow-walk To punish, to chastise.
as much An emphatic, emphasizing smallness.
near the knuckle Risqué, sexual, suggestive of impropriety..
Sweet Tooth Having great desire to eat sugary foods and items, craze for sweet things
gift horse An apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs.
play around To behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.
lean in To shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.
cap it all off To surpass or outdo something.
you can't walk on
ice One cannot except to go onto the battlefield, without all of your equipment
have a soft spot in An emotional outlook and an accepting attitude toward others in difficult or trying
your heart situations.
give ear To listen: to devote one's attention to an auditory event.
chop up To seize or devour greedily.
at the momont now
here today, gone
tomorrow The opportunity is available right now but will be gone tomorrow.
run adrift To be aimless or pointless; to make no progress.
dead on Exactly at.
curl up to become curly
rake off To remove (something from something) in a sweeping motion.
nickel nurser A miser.
stuff The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.
bundle of joy A newborn baby.
The team that's playing in the usual area that they play in, as opposed to the visitor
home team team.

as far as one knows To the best of one's knowledge.

make good on to fulfill (a promise etc)
finish off To finish completely.

to be an open book An individual's life can be unrestricted in intimate details and become as an open book.
go great guns To move or proceed very quickly.
suck a lemon To be in a sour or negative mood.
serve up To perform an act
make the weather To be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.
charm the pants off
of Be very impressed with someone or something that was said or done.
shy away to draw back in fear, cringe, back down
funny bone One's sense of humor.
prey on To eat.
ice maiden A woman who comes from a frozen climate.
leave nothing to
the imagination He stripped down to a pair of see-through briefs that left nothing to the imagination.
tie someone's
hands To render one powerless to act, to thwart someone.
black out To censor or cover up by writing over with black ink.
play the fool To behave in a foolish or comical manner.
at it Occupied with a given activity; busy with something. [from 17th c.]
full of piss and
vinegar Exuberant or enthusiastic, especially to an excessive degree; brazen.
don't just stand
there like dying calf My mom said this to me sometimes when I had misbehaved if I just stood there during
in a hailstorm. the scolding.
bitch up to ruin; spoil; mess up
MTE my thoughts exactly: an expression of agreement

hell-bent for leather Cowboy Poetry Expression; Storm-Out, Fast n Furious!, hell-bent fer an Election!
jet off To depart hurriedly.

workers of the Laborers are encouraged to unionize or otherwise engage in collective action on a
world, unite global scale in order to use the strength of their numbers to obtain better conditions.

slam dunk A high-jump approach to the basket and a one-hand slam of the ball through the hoop!

Klaatu barada nikto A stock science-fiction phrase, typically used as a code or shibboleth.
tell it to sweeney I do not believe what you said.
wooden-top Uniformed police officers.
in the long run After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
ear trumpet old hearing aid
what's the good of What is the purpose or advantage of.
believe it or not You may not believe the following, but it is true.
home away from
home A place in which one is as comfortable as one's actual home.
draw a bath To fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath.
crystal-clear Completely clear and understood.
drop in . Often hyphenated drop-in.
dry powder A powder found in a fire extinguisher that is expelled to smother the fire
one-banana
problem A problem with a low level of difficulty.
iron stomach ability to eat all kinds of things without ever feeling sick
short code Used other than as an idiom: see short, code.
push off To go away; to get lost.
zoom past To pass very quickly.
don't cry over spilt It is no use worrying about unfortunate events which have already happened and which
milk cannot be changed.
play the race card Mark Fuhrman, Murder in Brentwood p.153.
take a dive To lose or fail intentionally.
look at the winter
trees, cold-
hearted; cruel;
apathetically
ignorant. The 'winter trees' are my family, and they are exactly as I have described.
trick of the light Illusion due to light
syphon the python To urinate.
flip one's wig To act in an irrational manner or appear to be temporarily insane.
better late than
pregnant Funny excuse for running behind I know
gulp up To throw up from the stomach; to disgorge.
one should be so It is highly doubtful: indicating that something is not likely to happen to the person
lucky specified.
do To work as a domestic servant.
my my An extension of my! used to express surprise or pleasure. Also "my my my!".
fall behind To be progressively below average in performance.
rake it in To make a lot of money.
To perform an action which is illegal, prohibited, forbidden or proscribed and to
get into trouble become subject to punishment for such action.
base off of To base on.
anybody who is Any person who is well-known or important, especially one who has prominent social
anybody standing.
dim bulb A person who is slow-witted.
A male friend or chum, especially a schoolmate; a man with an established network of
friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a decent, dependable
good old boy fellow.
cookie-cutter Of or pertaining to cookie cutters.
nerd out To study intensely, swot
back into To back up or walk backwards and hit something.
more Catholic than Adhering more stringently to Roman Catholic practices and doctrine than is required by
the Pope church doctrine.
rule OK To be popularly accepted, or supported by the general majority of people.
necessity is the
mother of
innovation Alternative form of necessity is the mother of invention.
big talk Statements which are boastful or exaggerated.

give out To announce (a hymn) to be sung; to read out (the words) for the congregation to sing
fuck it An expression of frustration.
fall off To diminish in size or value.
piss around to misbehave; to act foolishly
bunny hop A dance from the big band era, a variation of the conga.
file off to remove using a file
Stitches to the knitting needle that were previously bound off, or that belong to the
pick up stitches selvage, during the process of knitting or entrelac.
how do ye do Alternative form of how do you do
pack of lies Total lies, complete untruth
A member of a hybrid species of frog, Pelophylax kl. esculentus, a hybrid of the pool
edible frog frog (Pelophylax lessonae) and the Central Asian marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus).
a plain jane easy-going, unobtrusive, soft spoken, communicative.
hard of hearing Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.
for the asking Without making any significant effort; freely; without monetary cost.
get it straight, Understand It Correctly, Get The Truth In The Matter
hammer-headed stupid, ignorant
like a ton of bricks Very strongly; very heavily; often unexpectedly.
on the hook In debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed.
wear up To tire; to become tired

Fly the Coop To move or leave secretly from a place or situation, to run away or get way or escape
neighbour's envy,
owner's pride A possession envied by neighbours but bringing you pride.
don't tell me Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see don't,‎tell,‎me.
A scheme or instrument for causing death or harm, especially one which eventually
brings about the downfall of its creator; something which is initially regarded as
poisoned chalice advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful.

cast off To let go a cable or rope securing a vessel to a buoy, wharf etc so that she may proceed.
out of whack Not in proper balance; unbalanced.
give it a shot Try or attempt (something).
work one's butt off To work very hard or to excess.
Having a very good taste or knowledge in fashion or having a stunning peculiar style of
fashion sense dressing.
tipping it down Raining heavily.
Burn the Midnight
Oil To work overnight, work or study till late night
stumble against To meet somebody by chance.
To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely or obvious; to
play up showcase or highlight.
sex machine Someone with considerable sexual prowess.
eat out To perform cunnilingus.
smell up to fill up with an unpleasant odour
will do Used other than as an idiom: see will, do.
hold down To continue, to hold and to manage well.
Used other than as an idiom: see muffin, top; the top of a muffin, sometimes removed
muffin top to be eaten separately.
screw around To make out or engage in sexual activity, usually without actually having sex.
no slack Keeping the Pressure On
drop trow to pull down one's trousers (pants)
see how the land
lies To wait for all the information about something before taking action.
got it going on past participle of have it going on
elbow room Room or space in which to move or maneuver.
handbags at dawn A catty squabble.
take a nap to sleep briefly
talking head A pundit who discusses issues of the day, especially one on TV.
blazing star A comet.
blow someone's To reveal that someone's behavior, situation, or identity has been fabricated or
cover deliberately misrepresented for an ulterior motive.
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own
full of oneself work, interests, point of view, etc.
you don't dip your
pen in the inkwell Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink.
head-on Direct, abrupt, blunt or unequivocal; not prevaricating.
Air Your Dirty To discuss your personal matters and conflicts publicly specifically when you argue with
Laundry in Public someone .
I'm a Protestant Indicates that the speaker is a Protestant.
like a chicken with
its head cut off In a frantic, disorganized manner.
hard-nosed hardheaded, stubborn
until one is blue in
the face Forever; for a hopelessly long time.
bone idle lazy
for goodness' sake This interjection expresses surprise or amazement.
Youre Wacko! A demeaning ejaculation: You are Craz.!, You are NUTZ!
older adult Used other than as an idiom: see older, adult.
A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or
who's 'she', the any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their
cat's mother? name when appropriate.
blazing star Alternative form of blazingstar, many plants of genus Liatris.
on the cards Likely to occur, probable.
keep telling
yourself that Said to someone who has ill-conceived, false beliefs.
up in the air Literal: up in or into the sky or air.
be in on To be a party to a secret shared by a small group of people.
mad as a march
hare Crazy, demented.
look round To inspect a building or area.
spring in one's step Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
talk somebody
under the table With excessive talk or numerous arguments.
beck and call Summons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.
marry me the shortest form of marriage proposal
 In conversation which flows rapidly and is complicated or heavily detailed, one' may be
hold that thought a asked to retain the just spoken remark so as to avoid confusion and loss of reasoned
moment progress in the matter at hand.
is anyone here a
doctor Asked to call upon a doctor to come forth from a group of people.
make an honest
woman Especially if she is having a sexual relationship.
Of, or having attributes associated with, the mythological serpent, such as craftiness or
serpentine deceitfulness.
term out To finish the term.
duly noted In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly.
mop up To fix problems; to correct or repair.
whistle past the To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an
graveyard upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
count off To count aloud.
on one's deathbed Close to death.
ten to one Very likely to happen
let up slacken
bite me An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
see also A suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic.
catch up To compensate for or make up a deficiency.
come down to us To survive to the present day; to be extant in some form.
piss up to screw up, make a mess of
again and again Repeatedly.
off the top of one's
head Without great thought or investigation; extemporaneous; natural; offhand.
string attached A condition.
no more Mr. Nice An implied individual has ceased being pleasant, and will now resort to unpleasant
Guy means to get their way.
argue round and
round to talk with many digressions, not about subject
copper beech tree
have your wrist This expression indicates a minor objection, reprimand, correction, censoring, indicting
slapped for a misdemeanor.
so help me Alternative form of so help me God
keep oneself to
oneself To be introverted; to stay away from others.
my eye Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
of an Indicates a more or less habitual activity during the given part of the day.
long finger A state of postponement or procrastination.
on one's high horse Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.
dead fish A sexual partner who lies flat during sex.
about us Usually describes who you or your company are.
what good is Alternative form of what's the good of
A method of distributing an estate to the descendants of a deceased legatee in which
the estate is divided equally among the branches of a family, without regard to differing
per stirpes numbers of people in different branches.
mist up To become coated with condensation; to fog up.
Used sarcastically to tell someone who keeps meddling in other people's business, or
gossiping about others, to stop obsessing over other people's lives and to concentrate
get a life on themselves and do something useful.
business is business business matters shouldn't be influenced by friendship or sentiment
jill of all trades A woman competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.
take the pee To mock; to make fun of.
leave somebody
holding the bag To abandon somebody, leaving the responsibility or blame.
a fools' paradise false hopes for a foolish person

eyeball it View. Assess, Access, Do It!; Attempt an Action in A Simple, Un-Conventional Manner
medical out To discharge for medical reasons; to discharge because they are not fit for duty.
intellectual myopia a phrase coined for stupidity.
An attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or
calling card something.
breathe in To inhale.
pour down To rain heavily.
fender-bender A minor accident involving at least one motor vehicle.

them's the facts That's the truth, that's how it is; frequently used in reference to an unfortunate truth.
wriggle out of Used other than as an idiom.
shoot the shit To chat casually; to gossip.
choose up To select, pick.
winkle out To acquire something or someone with difficulty.
step down To resign from office.
Hawaiian goose The nene, Branta sandvicensis.
fourth estate Which governed legislation.
traff Someone with a great sense of humor.
muscle up To train the muscles for increased size and strength.
put one's pants on
one leg at a time To be a normal person.
the boot is on the
other foot Alternative form of the shoe is on the other foot
smoke and mirrors A deceptive, fraudulent, or unconvincing explanation or description.
pour oil on
troubled waters To calm something or someone who is tenacious or misbehaving.
August 12, 2008:, Robert Barnes, "McCain to Georgian President: "Today, We Are All
today we are all Georgians"", Washington Post.
wimba over
troubled waters. Bridge over troubled Waters.
on the prowl Hunting or seeking.
reach for the stars To have high hopes, to be ambitious.

keep one's cool To remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.
cry all the way to To be happy due to the receipt of money, although expressing sorrow about the cause
the bank of such receipt.
could I see the
menu, please Said in a restaurant, to ask for the menu.

no rights reserved The owner of a work, or other copyright holder, releases the work into public domain.
bash about To physically damage something or assault someone.
eat one's words To regret or retract what one has said.
rue the day to seriously regret one's actions.

hear the grass grow To hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment.
Honey-do's are the little chores requested by a spouse: A wise man will seek to discover
my honey-do's these needs on the part of his spouse and accomplish them promptly:
covenant of salt A long-lasting agreement.
brush aside To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.
die for want of
lobster sauce To literally die or to be devastated due to a minor inconvenience or mishap.
hit the buffers To stop suddenly and unexpectedly
make someone's
teeth itch To bother or unsettle a person; to put someone on edge.
dead wood Personnel no longer contributing to an organization.
goodnight, Vienna Alternative form of goodnight Vienna
curb appeal The visual attractiveness of an automobile, as seen from street level.
cooler heads must
prevail Alternative form of cooler heads will prevail.
small beer Used other than as an idiom: see small, beer.
on the back burner Not immediate; inactive; receiving less than full or regular attention.
do up To redecorate a room etc.
Emphatically, affectionately, or humorously little; ordinary or harmless (especially when
little old trying to downplay the importance of something).
A wish said at and before the start of a new year to wish someone well for New Year or
happy New Year for the new year.
overleap To omit.
lie low keep quiet or unseen
pearl-clutching Prim, prudish, or easily offended.
bankbook passbook, chequebook
To represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the
show the flag authority or importance of that country or group.
NAD Namibian dollar
too big for one's
britches Too large to fit into one's pants.
temple of The universe or the complete overhead expanse of the heavens, especially as conceived
immensity as an object of religious reverence.
fire up To excite; to infuse with energy.

vote with one's feet To show support for something by going to or otherwise being present somewhere.
talk the talk Speak like an expert, claim to be knowledgeable about something.
take the flak To be strongly criticised.
haul off To draw back the arm in order to punch.
dry powder Used other than as an idiom: see dry, powder.
work the crowd To work the room.
cut a cheese? To Break Wind:
tuckered out Simple past tense and past participle of tucker out.
a riddle wrapped
up in an enigma Something very mysterious and hidden.
sit back To relax, to not exert oneself.
turn the other
cheek forgo retaliation
max out To reach the limit of one's capabilities.
fire on all cylinders To operate as effectively as possible.
sexual enjoyment Sexual intercourse that produces physical and psychological pleasure.
The process whereby a general practitioner or other medical service provider charges
bulk billing the government for medical expenses incurred by a patient.

Mark Time! Stay With IT!, Us, the Action, The Group, The Program, the Thrust, 'What's Going-On'!
A police helicopter, specifically in the context of patrolling or searching impoverished,
ghetto bird high-crime urban areas (the ghetto).
put one's back into To make a strenuous effort to do something.
edge out To win in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.
strength like the A poem about my mother in a coma for 6 months having seizures. She survived with
incredible hulk such strength
To request and receive money or goods of value from members of a group, especially
take up a collection for a charitable purpose.
stage of the game A point in the progress of an ongoing dispute or process.
make the cut To succeed; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
camp out To sleep outdoors, often in a tent.
evergreen Continually relevant
rat run/running To drive through residential streets to avoid congestion on the main roads.
that's it Yes!, exactly!, bingo!
God knows It is only known to God; i.e., it is unknown to mortals, no one knows, I don't know
To‎take‎revenge‎for‎one’s‎wrong‎actions‎being‎done‎in‎the‎past,‎to‎get‎even‎with‎
Settle an Old Score someone
blazing star Chamaelirium luteum of the lily family.
stuck on Infatuated with; romantically attracted to; in love with.
on ice Performed by ice skaters as an ice show.
how much is it how much does it cost?
fortune favors the
bold Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.
do To deal with for good and all; to finish up; to undo; to ruin; to do for.
acid drop boiled sweet
clear away To prepare some object for use by removing obstacles, untying or unfastening it.
give someone an
earful To shout very loudly at someone
no fear certainly not
keep your shirt on An admonition to be more patient or to calm down.
near miss narrowly avoided accident
break one's back Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see break,‎back.
flap one's gums To speak idly; to talk without effect.
A person or group which is sympathetic, accommodating, easily overcome, or easily
soft touch persuaded, especially one which loans or readily gives money to another.
melt away To fade or wane
dote over To care for, usually excessively or in an overly emotional manner.
off one's dot Off one's rocker; bananas; mad.
jam sandwich Used other than as an idiom: see jam, sandwich.
high note Used other than as an idiom: see high, note.
NHNF Initialism of no harm, no foul.
dry up To cause to become dry.
drag up Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see drag,‎up.
whoop-ass To beat or strike.
big top circus tent
One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their
slop bowl unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.
bite i gresset To bite the dust, to die.
toils a thrush to describe a cold winter set
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to
mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then
there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be
boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually
remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined
his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while
boys will be boys the kid was in school.
die a thousand
deaths To die many times over.
get across To cross; to move from one side to the other, literally or figuratively.

wash out of my hair get the memory out of my head - forget

out for blood With the intent of killing somebody (especially out of revenge).
record player gramophone
Over Your Head Beyond‎one’s‎comprehension,‎in‎a‎situation‎that‎is‎difficult‎for‎you‎to‎handle
pit cunt, pussy
to add to injury to add to something that is already bad
With above average innovative performance or quality, especially a trailblazer
above the curve developing advances before competitors.
swift retreat To back off quickly/A place you can go to quickly to recover or escape from stress.
ten a penny So common as to be practically worthless.
X's and O's The basic delineation of roles in a project.
Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: to come together. To meet. To
arrive at a destination with someone after having travelled there with each other. To
come together achieve orgasm at the same time.
to pieces Out of control.
life of riley An ideal life of carefree prosperity and contentment.
grass widow A married woman whose husband is away.
 A group of people working towards a particular task, project, or activity, especially
task force assigned in a particular capacity.
take the plunge To get engaged.
monkey business Do your homework and forget about all this monkey business.
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not
family members.1866, Anthony Trollope, The Belton Estate, ch. 30,Blood is thicker than
water, is it not? If cousins are not friends, who can be?circa 1915, Lucy Fitch Perkins,
blood is thicker The Scotch Twins, ch. 5,The old clans are scattered now, but blood is thicker than water
than water still, and you're welcome to the fireside of your kinsman!
pretty up to prettify, to make pretty or prettier
beat as one To share the same feelings.
stack off To play an all in pot; to commit all of one's chips to a pot.
empty promise A promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.
An aviator's term, Cross country flying, navigating via ground observation of landmarks,
by the seat of your arrows on rooftops. water towers, railroad tracks, roadways, radio/TV towers; and by
pants the 'seat of your pants'.
from soup to nuts From the first course of a meal to the last.
fuck you Used other than as an idiom: see fuck, you.
bar sinister A state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma.
make it big To become famous and successful.
how so Why?; For what reason?
cut through to deal with an issue quickly
airmail The items of mail so carried.

A small country, especially one in Central America, that is dependent on a single export
banana republic commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.
fall in line To submit to the rules of a higher authority; obey; conform.

give someone static To chew out; to lecture.

Kill the Goose that
Lays the Golden
Eggs To‎spoil‎something‎good‎with‎one’s‎absurd‎actions,‎intolerance‎and‎greed
take back To cause to remember some past event or time.
save someone's
bacon To save someone's life.
Initialism of not for British schoolkids : general euphemism to replace an expletive,
NFBSK similar to hell
with a quickness Quickly, speedily; in a hurry.
take one's lumps To receive physical abuse and to survive.
set out To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.
throw good money
after bad To waste money in a fruitless attempt to recoup losses previously incurred.
rose garden A highly desirable situation.
eat one's heart out To feel overwhelming sorrow, jealousy or longing, to grieve.
tone up To strengthen and make the muscles of the body firmer by regular excercise.
gravels my gertie bothers me
cool heads must
prevail Alternative form of cooler heads will prevail.
drool bucket A person with low intelligence or no common sense; an idiot.
waft off To shoo by wafting with the hands.
ARF Acute renal failure.
jack of all trades, An individual capable of repairing, correcting, restoring many deficiencies, however is
master of none! incapable of rendering a high level of expertness in these instances.
Something which or someone who takes the lives of men; a hazard that affects mostly
widow-maker men or is specific for some trade, occupied mostly by men.
A section of the marching band containing mallet percussion instruments and other
large percussion instruments too large to march, such as the tam tam. Also, the area on
pit the sidelines where these instruments are placed.

What has already been said conveys all the meaning and information needed to draw a
say no more conclusion concerning a matter which it would be imprudent to discuss further.
throw aside to discard.
man up To staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions.
the ball is in
someone's court It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.
on the hop Playing truant from school.
make fun of To tease, ridicule or make jokes about.
snafu Alternative letter-case form of SNAFU
fall into To go into something by falling.
golden ticket A qualification, person or thing that can provide lucrative opportunities.
pendente lite pending a legal suit in court
breakfast of
champions An ironic appellation for beer, junk food, or other foods implied to be unhealthy.
roll over To increment, especially back to an initial value.
rain check To provide a service at a later date.
tough out To endure.
stay the distance To persist or continue, especially with regard to something difficult.
what a load of
magumba.... Royal‎Naval‎slang‎for‎“rubbish”‎or‎“don’t‎talk‎crap”
soak up Absorb.
it's a long story The situation is too embarrassing to talk about.
better than a poke
in the eye with a
rusty nail Alternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick
working girl A young woman who works.
hold up as To purport that is an example of.
real persimmons THIS SEEMS TO BE THE EQUIVALENT OF "The real McCoy."
Used as a softening preface to a statement that might be taken as offensive or
I'm not being funny malicious.
shoot off To do quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.
how's that Used to ask someone to explain something
come before To appear publicly in front of someone superior.
bite i gresset To loose.
bite the big one To be unpleasant or undesirable.
stand pat To play one's hand without drawing any more cards.
soft underbelly A weak spot; a soft spot.
Forty Winks To take some sleep for shorter period of time, a brief nap
Straighten up and
Fly Right To get serious and stop acting absurd anymore, to get focused
bum rush Storming into an establishment.
To say that someone, who appears strong or invincible, in fact has a hidden weak point
feet of clay which could cause their fall.

from cover to cover All the way to the last page.

prime of life The period of one's mature life when one is at a peak of health and performance.
A numbers game: the use of inappropriate statistics (numbers) to reflect a desired
number games result (usually misleading).
dismal science Nickname for economics or for the field of political economy.
toot one's own
horn To promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout.
big guy A term of endearment, usually addressed toward an all-around good male person.
body blow A hard punch struck to the torso.
equal marriage Marriage equality; the acceptance of same-sex as well as heterosexual marriages.
out the window Made obsolete; altered drastically as a result of situational change.
face down To confront.
dough-faced obsequious; fawning; pliable
Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something
on the right track in a promising way.
pit A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
one could do it in
one's sleep Said of something that can be done very easily.
shuffle The act of shuffling cards.
In the Driver's Seat In controlling position of something, to be in authority of something
Kwitcherbelliakin! Anyone Whom Duzent No This Is Pulling My Leg!
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the
dig up dirt purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
a real hotdogger A Reference to an energetic, active or talented person.
jive turkey Someone who is jiving, as in dancing. Often applied to people being funny or showy.
put words in To say or imply that someone has said something which he or she did not precisely or
someone's mouth directly say.
don't make me
laugh Used to express that one cannot take a suggestion seriously.
shome mishtake
shurely Alternative form of shurely shome mishtake
spark up to make more exotic or fun
tear out To remove by tearing.
this, that, and the
other A wide range of actions, circumstances, characteristics, topics, or other items.
A reminder that if one misspeaks, missquotes, carelessly asserts irresponsibly, one may
eat your words have to consume his own words.
Three Stooges A group of three stupid people.

report to To be subordinate to in a hierarchy; to receive orders from; to give official updates to.
tongue-tied Suffering from tongue-tie or ankyloglossia.
based on the purpose or a new work can be designed having few numbers or data from the
experience previous successful execution.
which foot the
shoe is on Which point of view is considered or whose interests are used as a basis.
the fucking you get
isn't worth the
fucking you take Alternative form of the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get.
A process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its
the fix is in outcome will not reflect true justice.

laugh one's head off To laugh uproariously

chase up follow up
turn up To belay or make fast a line on a cleat or pin.
shed find Synonym of barn find
more at eleven Used after a statement that is typical or should be obvious.
Four Horsemen of Four beings in Revelation 6:1-8 that bring about the Apocalypse, each riding a different-
the Apocalypse colored horse representing a different aspect of the Apocalypse.
get carried away To become excessively involved, to take something too far.
cat in the meal-tub Something concealed; a hidden danger.
eat, breathe, and
sleep To devote one's time obsessively to.
quiche-eater A man who is effeminate or who lacks some putative masculine virtue
overleap To leap over, to jump over, to cross by jumping.
hold the purse
strings To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.
trip up To fall or stumble.
go against To be contrary to a trend, feeling or principle.
The most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources,
heavy lifting or consideration.
cat's meow A self-satisfied person.
do I know you Used to ask the interlocutor whether or not he/she has met the speaker before.
get out of
someone's hair To manipulate somebody into quit pestering somebody else.
come down off
your high horse! Appearing Haughty, Belligerent, Egotistical,
pay back to exact revenge
on a tear In or into a protracted state of agitation, fury, or zeal.
Used 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
South Tibet formerly part of the Tibetan cultural area.
stand to reason To make sense; to seem logical, reasonable, or rational.
put someone in
their place To remind someone of his position.
worked up Excessively emotional, excited or aroused.
link up to link or join together
know no bounds To be unlimited in scope or extent

to be a lonley island A person who singles out himself from others group consistently.
cover one's bases To be thorough; to prepare thoroughly or completely.
coop up To confine in a restricted place or situation.
by all accounts According to all available accounts or reports.
in the nip Nude.
strip away To remove something bit by bit.
key off To take as a controlling input datum.
over the river and
through the woods Used other than as an idiom: see over, the, river, and, through, the, woods.
it's a long story The situation is too complicated or extensive to talk about.
try out To test something in order to see if it works.
To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or
tie up loose ends complete.
bind and grind Monotony and tediousness of everyday routine. Be it work or home related.
sleep with To have sexual intercourse with.
hot button The principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale.

Cool As a Cucumber To act calm and remain relaxed

come to grief To have a disastrous outcome.
put down for To record that someone has offered to help, or contribute something.
stroke of business a large or considerable amount
now or never at this opportunity, or never at all
woe betide bad things will happen to
as of late Lately; recently.
bust a nut To ejaculate.
if you stink you
stink if you are bad at something, then you're bad at it, end of story.
out of one's box Stoned or intoxicated.
A reply that diminishes the importance of another speaker's immediately preceding
who cares statement.
true stripes One's real beliefs, sentiments, or character.
A person or thing that undermines religious zeal; hence a heartless, uncaring person
quenchcoal with respect to religion.
rule out To reject an option from a list of possibilities.
fall from grace The loss of one's current social position, prestige, status, power, etc.
as close as an
oyster Secretive; reluctant to give information.
turn turtle capsize
let oneself go to relax and enjoy oneself without restraint.
go off To like less.
 (computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely,
then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley,
"Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April
(retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work
depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to
Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K.
garbage in, garbage Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software,"
out Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"
descend upon to visit in large numbers
Be aware,of your surroundings, know exactly what is expected, know your stuff and act
on your toes accordingly. Be awake!
biblical Very large; especially, exceeding previous records.
big in japan a phrase to describe Western celebrities that have been successful in Japan
granny-bashing assault or abuse of elderly persons.
mouth off To complain or otherwise express oneself in a loud, immoderate manner.
with one's jaw in
one's lap astonished, amazed
sound as a bell In excellent condition.
dead asleep Sleeping in a deep sleep
sop up To absorb, to soak up.
heave in sight To appear at a distance, to emerge in the field of vision.
fit out To provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites; to kit out.
Initialism of I'm just saying : indicates that the accompanying statement is merely a
IJS helpful comment of some kind, and not intended to be the last word on the topic.
The main street of a town or suburb, or the principal highway passing through a rural
main drag area.
like the wind quickly, at a high speed.
widespread panic a sudden unreasoning terror often accompanied by mass flight
Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or
mind-numbing variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.
Food for Thought A thought provoking idea, or considerable thing or matter
cat's claw Martynia annua, a plant species endemic to Brazil
The proportionality constant which converts CO emission line brightness to molecular
X factor hydrogen mass.
A person who is a popular or desirable choice to be a partner in a prospective marital or
catch of the day romantic relationship.
global harming Used mostly for things that are harmful to the world on a whole
box oneself into a To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with
corner no good alternatives. or solutions.

failure never
catches those who
are chasing success. success
on one's toes Attentive, active, busy or alert.
monkey wrench A problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.
Bumfuck An imaginary place in the middle of nowhere
court martial military trial

okey-dokey-smokey Alternative form of okey-dokey, Smokey

To form a relationship with some one or some thing for the purpose of obtaining some
cosy up to benefit.
take the count To be knocked out.
An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a
rose-colored glasses positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.
fight back to repress; to struggle to repress.
come to nought To fail completely; to have no result
the fuck Used to emphatically express that something isn't true.
old bill police
skim off to separate
bitter end The end of a long and difficult process.
a Roland for an
Oliver Equal measure; measure for measure; adequate response.

make a clean breast to be honest about something; to confess

This means to refrain from throwing sarcasm to a person either via SMS or in personal
stop throwing conversation. It calls to rather get direct to the point. It is like firing a bullet at point
shades blank.
Make Your Mouth To be intimidated by something in such a way that you feel inclined towards it and
Water desperately desire of eating or drinking by feeling pleasure
do To perform; to execute.
change hands To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.
Hop To It! Hop To It!
The phrase "figguhlator" is often used to describe a person, place or thing that is in
figguhlator some way formidable a d or impressive.
fool around To waste time.
take it up the ass To be cheated or treated unfairly.
cape of good hope the southernmost point on the continent of africa
change of tack A reversal of an opinion.
marry in haste,
repent at leisure Two things together too soon will lead to problems.
butt-naked With the buttocks bared.
serpentine Sinuous; curving in alternate directions.
lay up To disable.
cock up Unintentionally; to screw up, mess up or f** up.
tall order A big job; a difficult challenge.
made in china Of poor or low quality.
dot the i's and
cross the t's To take care of every detail, even minor ones; To be meticulous or thorough.
full of crap in reference to someone who speaks or writes nonsense or untruths
Conveys comfort; used to calm somebody urge somebody to relax, especially when the
there, there person is crying.
man made artificial
nail down Firm or certain.
i’m‎thinking‎
upwards‎of…. A‎higher‎then…‎upward,‎rather‎then‎downward‎range.
An average person, especially a male, usually of blue-collar working class; no one in
joe schmoe particular; someone unknown to you.
far be it A disclaimer stating that the person speaking will not do something.
a penny saved is a A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn
penny earned interest in the meantime
TBD Initialism of to be destroyed.
scrounge up To seek or find despite a lack of apparent resources or availability.
wise guy Used other than as an idiom: see wise, guy.
oh my gosh oh my God!
mug shot police photo
tear up Or against.
in the wind Impending or in the offing; imminent.
could eat the
crotch out of a low
flying duck Am/are/is extremely hungry.
we got the dough,
yo. Another way to say "We got the money, yo"
make hay while the
sun shines To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.
shoot through like
a bondi tram To leave in haste.
give a light To care.
If you're too shy, or don't ask, you will not get what you want.A' forgot te ask hor for
shy bairns get nowt me money back!Wye, shy bairns get nowt
dust mouse A dust bunny.
come up To come to a higher position.
light middleweight boxing category
tower over to be much taller or higher than something; to loom over
cat in the sack Something to be suspicious of.
make for To tend to produce or result in.
whale tail Used other than as an idiom: The tail of a whale.

it goes to show A phrase used to say that: this recent fact or result confirms what we always thought.
Sitting Pretty To be in great or beneficiary position, to be in favorable or lucky position
sea change A profound transformation.
look-in A brief visit.
long haul Travelling a long distance.
run by To inform someone briefly of the main points of an idea.
get the memo To receive an item of information.
up front Open, honest; tending to disclose information; truthful.
A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a
bridge shot in cue sports.
Out of Here Leaving,‎I’m‎going
fresh as a daisy Very fresh; well-rested.
root cause An initiating cause of a chain of events which leads to an outcome or effect of interest.
rede wenig, rede
wahr trinke mäßig One should speak not too much and should say true and even drinking a lot should ever
und zahll bar. pay cash.
Call You on the
Carpet To scold a person before assigning an authority
back-of-the-
envelope Approximate, rough, simplified.
all very well True, as far as it goes.
wake up and smell
the ashes Synonym of wake up and smell the coffee
wriggle out of To circumvent an obligation by sneaky means.
where are the
toilets Alternative form of where is the toilet
Indicates that a question is embarrassing by pretending to be asking on behalf of
asking for a friend another person.
A chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound
good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of
power chord intervals such as open fourths and fifths.
turn the tide To make a change, or reversal of general opinion.
land on one's feet To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.
jumble together To clumsily assemble.
give ear Dante Gabriel Rosetti, A Death-Parting, lines 5-6.
turn round To revolve or rotate around a centre.
laugh in one's
sleeve To laugh secretly or to oneself.
make one's bed To make the bed in which one has slept.
come at To attack, to harass.
cut off To end abruptly.
with friends like
those who needs
enemies Alternative form of with friends like these who needs enemies?
put hair on
someone's chest To make a person (especially a male) stronger or more masculine or mature.
shanks' nag Transportation by foot. To "take a shanks' nag" means using one's own legs to walk.
face the facts To accept what is true, especially when it is undesirable.
on the up While the ball is rising.
warm up To make an audience enthusiastic or animated before a show.
have one's head up
one's ass To be oblivious to the real state of things, from either stupidity or stubbornness.
The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated
dummy spit manner.
it is what it is This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.
flat-footed Having the specific physical condition of flat feet.
last hurrah A final act or performance that marks the end of a career.
 Used to express the speaker's skepticism about a preceding statement concerning
you wish some desired or assumed state of affairs.
stir-crazy Of a prisoner, mentally unbalanced due to prolonged incarceration.
swim with sharks To take a huge risk.
bouncing off the
walls Moving hyperactively.
take the piss To ridicule or mock.
take no prisoners To be uncompromising.
look forward To anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant.
be at one's beck
and call To be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.
whomp up To incite or generate.
i approve of this
message I agree with the message
A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments,
Christmas tree bill which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.
pull together To unite for a common objective.
any way one slices
it From any perspective; in every case.
fuck y'all Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see fuck,‎y'all.
I'm allergic to
penicillin Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to penicillin.
tear along To break something into two pieces by separating at a line of perforations.
TBD Initialism of to be disclosed.
if I'm lying, I'm
dying A promise that one is telling the truth.
slow march A march with a relatively slow tempo.
ring of truth A phrase or story or comment that may only have a portion of truth to it.
rabbit on To talk for an exceedingly long time, annoying the audience.
live in To reside on the premises of one's employer
square rod Used other than as an idiom: see square, rod.
get into To reach into an object.
(of one or a group of students) To socially dominate a school's student population, or a
rule the school major part of it (such as the girls or the boys).
landing gear aircraft's undercarriage
red ink A euphemism for financial loss.
it takes two to It takes two or more people to cause a quarrel; one cannot blame an argument entirely
make a quarrel on the other side.
get one's act
together To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.
make no mistake Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see make,‎no,‎mistake.
perstat persists.
batten down the
hatches Prepare for trouble.
from my cold, dead
hands A statement that something will not be taken away from you until the day you die.
on one's own
account At one's own risk.
flush out To flesh out.
cop on Grow up.
leg pull To joke
take something in
stride To cope with something without much effort; to accept or manage something well.
strip down To remove all of one's clothing.
bury the hatchet To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.
hardwired Designed to perform a specific task.
Fill the Bill Something or someone having the required qualities or experiences
pull in To earn [money].

Chew Someone Out To handle someone roughly and scold them severely
light up To bring light to something, to brighten.
no show without
Punch A show or endeavor cannot proceed without it's star or main purpose.
the whistle does
not pull the train Alternative form of it's not the whistle that pulls the train.
go out 1922, Alfred Edward Housman, XXVIII, lines 3-4.
Rome was not Built
in a Day Harder‎achievements‎or‎goals‎can’t‎be‎attained‎easily‎and‎quickly
put someone's
lights out To cause someone to become unconscious, especially by striking him or her.
agree with To not make one sick; to not cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea when eaten.
no wuckin' furries Eye dialect spelling of no wucking furries.
burn up To anger; to annoy.
Making superficial or cosmetic changes in a futile attempt to hide the ugly truth of
put lipstick on a pig something.
omg To start; never end conversation of the best conversation you ever had in your life .
Four Corners of the
Earth From all across the world, from all over the place
like the back end of
a bus Very unattractive.
pub-crawl Alternative form of pub crawl
Carpobrotus edulis, or uña de gato (Spanish: "cat's claw"), a plant species in the
cat's claw Aizoaceae family
dicky A hat, especially a stiff hat or derby, and a straw hat.
boldly go where no
man has gone
before To break new ground.
Something done very well; something performed above average or better than
bang up job expected.
A person suited for one job may not be suited for another job, regardless of their
horses for courses expertise in the former job.
married sector Used other than as an idiom. the portion of the population that is married.
cloud over To become cloudy or overcast.
 A male-dominated environment where both overt and subtle forms of discrimination
chilly climate lead to the unequal treatment of women
doss around To shirk one's work or duty.
abide by To remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere.
walk the walk Act competently, like an expert.
flunk out Often requiring a retaking of the course or academic year.
clock is running Alternative form of clock is ticking
under one's own
steam By means of the power of its own engines.
Used to reserve the right to chat up an attractive woman, who is with an unattractive
I don't fancy yours woman.
on top of Fully informed about, and in control of something; up to speed with.
The reaction of the taste buds and the associated explosion of pleasant, sweet,
an explosion of toothsome, rewarding, overwhelming pleasurable response to food, drink or
flavor! sweetmeats, desserts etc.
wash out To cancel due to bad weather.
factor in To consider as a factor
BBL Abbreviation of be back later.
mix up To confuse or reverse.
daylight Emotional or psychological distance between people, or disagreement.
broad across the
beam Without fat on the hips and the bottom.
long green Money, especially in the form of cash.
To do something alone or independently, especially something that is normally or
go it alone better done in groups.
cat and dog life Unhappy married life.
KIT Initialism of keep in touch.
tutti frutti ice cream flavour
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine
devil's advocate its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
on wheels Having wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.
turn back To refuse to allow someone to pass a border or enter a place.
play the man and To object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their personality
not the ball instead of the argument itself; to make an ad hominem attack.
catch the sun To become sunburned.
how's that again Used to ask someone to repeat something
cast on To start the first row of knitting by putting stitches on a needle.
prevail upon To convince; to persuade.
age before beauty A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.
To give one's close attention to, especially as a goal, objective, or other object of special
set one's sights on interest.
Law developed by judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals (also called
case law), as distinguished from legislative statutes or regulations promulgated by the
common law executive branch.
Said by someone who, upon the realization that they were kidding themselves, wishes
who am I kidding to start thinking in a more sensible, reasonable way.
fancy one's chances To believe that one has a good chance of success.
A devoted fan of live theatre and of performing artists, who habitually spends time in
stage-door Johnny and around theatres.
wind down Relax; get rid of stress.
in a canter Without much effort; easily.
dig out of a hole To save someone or something from trouble.
do To impersonate or depict.
beat off To drive something away with blows.
good value Used other than as an idiom: see good, value.
She is pulchritudinous, and attractive, stunning, pretty, pleasant appearing, gorgeous,
shes a knockout glamorous,
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es/I'm here to X A
and Y B, and I'm all
out of A Said before doing something, usually with a determined, resolute tone.
peace out go in peace.
owing to because of
shurely shome
mishtake Highlights a mistake, actual or perceived, which the writer feels is ironic or humorous.
get in someone's
hair To annoy someone.
pick up To learn, to grasp; to begin to understand.
kneel down To kneel, especially as an act of reverence or prayer.
tough going A difficult situation
Johnny-Come- Someone who is amateur in any work, place or group, person who has no earlier
Lately experience of something
on the spot In a particular place.
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night
nighthawk and the early morning hours.
flash up To appear suddenly on a screen.
fresh legs Somebody who has yet to play in a match, and therefore has plenty of energy.
tip back To open such a beverage.
march to the beat
of a different drum To do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and expectations.
no chance Absolutely not; under no circumstances. [from 18th c.]
champagne taste
on a beer budget Expensive wants or preferences which one lacks the finances to fulfill satisfactorily.
go upstairs Used other than as an idiom: see go, upstairs.
pimp out To make improvements to, to beautify.
quicumque vult The Athanasian Creed.
Cast Pearls before
Swine To‎waste‎your‎feelings‎and‎sympathies‎on‎a‎person‎who‎won’t‎appreciate‎or‎care‎about,
p'd off Annoyed, irritated, angry; depressed, fed up.
don't cross your Your reminder George, was very wise: You advised that I not count my money
bridge until you regarding sale of wheelbarrows until we were down to ten count out of the one
arrive at the river! hundred previously in the stockroomL
cut short Interrupt and curtail before the planned end time.
strip away To ignore a factor which obscures the reality.
what you see is
what you get The image corresponds to the reality.
let out Of sound, to emit.
take back To resume a relationship.
crap up To ruin, botch, bungle; to make a mess of.
steal the show To be the best performer during a performance.
take the law into To punish someone according to one's own idea of justice and without consideration
one's own hands for the role of law enforcement authorities.
run its course To come to a natural end
rack up to acquire, to gather together.
if the mountain
won't come to
muhammad if the mountain won't come to muhammad
drunk as Chloe Very drunk.

off the beaten path In a secluded location; in a place which is not frequently visited or not widely known.
knob-gobbler A homosexual male
Come Out of Your
Shell To become friendly, stop being shy or get social
To sell asset for the purpose of getting rid of them quickly rather than for maximizing
sell off profit.
moon on a stick Everything; all that one could desire (especially as an unreasonable demand).
Go for Broke To strive hard or risk everything to achieve a big goal, toil hard to get something
spit into the wind Alternative form of piss in the wind
conk out To die.
cut across To take a shortcut over or through.
Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement;
hear, hear Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
fudge factor any padding or compensation built into a guess or estimate
wild cherry Used other than as an idiom: see wild, cherry.
sort out To attack physically.
have one's head
read To have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.
double dutch A language game akin to pig Latin.
water down To dilute; to add water.
Credit or praise for good work or a good deed, often for the express purpose of currying
Brownie point favor.
get off To become sexually aroused.
soft mick An extravagant person.
ODTAA one damn thing after another
wind down To slow; to become calmer or less busy.
first love One's first experience of the feeling of romantic love.
muffin top The roll of flesh that bulges over the top of excessively tight trousers.
ray of light an inspiring or enlightening person or thing
 To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under
circle the wagons attack.
Clean As a Whistle Perfectly neat and not having any traces of dirt
long absent, soon
forgotten Love fades away when people are distant and don't keep close physical contact.
to each his own Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes.
getting even retaliating
Watched Pot Never
Boils When you are waiting for something but will not happen when you are concentrating,
I'll be bound I am certain
bidey, bye, bye! An Expanded 'good-bye' often for close relatives and children!
knockin' boots Having sex
open the batting By extension, to commence proceedings.
Draws attention to something that has just happened that conflicts with what the
you were saying interlocutor had said.
put to the sword To execute, especially by using a sword.
muckety muck A person in a position of power, authority, or status.
tip over An action where the goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar.
get one's feet wet To begin gaining experience; To take a risk and try something new.
To make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or
army volunteer willing to do.
shit oneself To soil oneself.
If you take care of little things one at a time, they can add up to big things.1750,
Chesterfield, letter 5 Feb. (1932) IV. 1500:Old Mr. Lowndes, the famous Secretary of
the Treasury, ?used to say?Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of
take care of the themselves.1912, G. B. Shaw, Pygmalion ii. 132:Take care of the pence and the pounds
pennies and the will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.1979, R. Cassilis,
pounds will take Arrow of God, iv. xvii.:Little things, Master Mally. Look after the pennies, Master Mally,
care of themselves and the pounds will look after themselves.1999,
Nautical call for all ships crew to come topside and man their usual station. Work
all hands on deck! challenge or approaching gale threatens safety of crew and vessel.
bigger fish to fry A higher valued result or target to reach.
with a will With willingness and zeal; with all one's heart or strength; earnestly; heartily.
choke up To lose one's power of speech, because of embarrassment, fear etc.
rub along To go on with difficulty.
should've would've
could've Alternative form of could have, would have, should have
disagree with Used other than as an idiom: disagree with.
put across To explain or state something clearly and understandably.
have more chins
than a Chinese
phone book To be exceedingly fat, especially under the chin (as in a "double chin").
stretch one's legs To walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down.
throw one's weight To exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an
around objectionable manner.
cool down To cause something temperature to lower.
stepping stone Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.
Rats Abandoning a People‎who‎aren’t‎loyal‎to‎something,‎especially‎an‎enterprise‎and‎leave‎it‎before‎
Sinking Ship things get worse
pronunciamiento A pronouncement or "declaration".
right on An expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.
donkey's years A long time.
cold enough to
freeze the balls off
a brass monkey Extremely cold.
To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and
empty the tank abilities.
dial it in To give a lackluster, uninspired, or timid performance; to phone it in.
tip the scale To change the fortunes, either positively or negatively.
queer someone's
pitch To make a task more difficult for the speaker.
straight from the
horse's mouth Directly from the source; firsthand.
knocking knees Very nervous
what are you Expresses discomfort because the interlocutor is looking at something; usually, this is
looking at said when the interlocutor has been staring at the speaker.
my foot Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
gun down To kill by means of a firearm, especially deliberately and in a brutal manner.
get one's way To obtain the circumstances one wishes for.
weld together Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see weld,‎together.
great beyond the afterlife
To confront the consequences of ones decisions and actions, or to accept the
Face the Music responsibility‎of‎one’s‎actions
candle in the wind A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
ballpoint pen writing implement

when you're up to
your neck in
alligators, it's easy
to forget that the
initial objective was
to drain the swamp Only because it seems so urgent.
on the house Free, complimentary.

lead with one's chin To behave without caution; to make oneself vulnerable.
catch fire Become engulfed with flames.
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road
burn rubber from the tire.
lick my balls Synonym of suck my balls
sleep over To spend the night as a guest in someone's home.
keep somebody
posted To inform or to keep somebody up to date.
I'm ashamed Indicates that the speaker is ashamed.
steady-as-she-goes steady; careful; avoiding sudden change
play it cool to act cool
on the shelf Laid aside, unused, abandoned
egg white albumen
no thanks to With no gratitude due to.
bust out to bring out, to take out
short of Insufficiently equipped with.
step on someone's To cause someone offense, especially by trying to control something that is under their
toes authority, or interfering in their private affairs.
golden duck The score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.
in the game Used other than as an idiom: in the game.
on track On a well-defined promotion path in an organisation, usually tenure.
lightning never
strikes twice in the
same place A lucky or unusual event is unlikely to occur again in the same way.
go to town To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.
come on over to visit someone's home.
let someone go To dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.
sweat out To endure or go through.
like a dog with a
bone Stubborn; persistent; relentless; dogged
you did it! Used informally to deliver a sense of accomplishment to a person on their great
congratulations! achievement.
go under To be named; to call oneself.
hold my beer I am about to do something crazy or difficult.
looks up calls on
bridge An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.

the ability of a politician with an unassailable reputation among his or her supporters
for representing and defending their values to take actions that would draw their
Nixon to China criticism and even opposition if taken by someone without those credentials.
drop the mic To do or say something decisive, meaningful, or impressive.
ruffle someone's
feathers To unease, cause discomfort to someone
in no time at all very soon
book in register
An expression of the weary, depressed, shocked, disillusioned, disappointed,
sick and tired oppressed, overworked.
make a spectacle
of oneself To embarrass oneself or others in public
set adrift To send a ship, boat or raft out to sea without a crew or resources to steer it.
the sky is the moon A new modern combination of "the sky is the limit" and "shoot for the moon".
give up the ghost To cede a commitment to or identification with.
mouse over To move a computer mouse pointer over.
that way Gay; homosexual.
over the transom Said of an unsolicited work submitted for publication.
whore around To regularly copulate with people that one is not in a relationship with.
stare at the wall Used other than as an idiom: see stare, wall.
rise to the challenge To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
in one's wildest
dreams Much better than one could ever expect.
scale up To increase the size of something whilst maintaining proportion
high and low everywhere
scare the living
daylights out of To scare something or someone to death.
reckon upon To count upon or depend upon.
play a part to be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factor
conjure up  To generate (an image or an idea) in one's mind.
jerk around to cheat or treat unfairly
God's green earth The world.
fuck up A severe mistake.

wear too many hats To try to fill more roles at once than is realistically possible.
smart arse One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
let one go To fart.
dead in the water Unproductive
Of a broadcast, such as radio or television, to have a strong enough signal to be able to
come in be received well.
The normal course of an activity, particularly in circumstances that are out of the
business as usual ordinary.
keep from To protect or preserve from.
a gentleman and a
scholar An admirable person.
raise one's voice To speak loudly.
Whos Youre Old Common Question Addressed to Children Instead of; "Whom is Your Father, Daddy, or
Man? DAD"
luck in To experience good luck; to be fortunate or lucky.
hush down To become quiet; to cease making sounds.
rocking horse toy
get onto To scold someone.
on the skids In decline; going downhill; in trouble.
drink off To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
out of sight The notice was out of sight behind the door.
fly-by-night One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc..
stuffed to the gills Alternative form of to the gills.
time flies when
you're having fun Time seems to pass quicker when one is enjoying oneself.
not worth a dime Worthless, lacking in value.
pachyderm Someone who is insensitive.
on the edge of
one's seat In suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.
dish out To distribute or deliver something.

mint chocolate chip Used other than as an idiom: see mint, chocolate chip.
up the river To prison.
crease up To become creased.
ride up to move up higher on one's body.

other fish in the sea Used to indicate other romantic partners or significant others to pursue.
fuck with To mess with; to interact with in a careless or inappropriate way.
herd cats To attempt to control those resistant to control.
A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success,
lucky break fame, etc.
grab and go To get something quickly.
all cats are grey at
night Variant of all cats are grey in the dark.
dollar-sign eyes greed
Leave No Stone
Unturned Make all efforts to accomplish any task or something

embark on a debate start a conversation

rag bagger A sailor who tends to sail on messy cruising vessels.
Used to indicate other goals or other objectives to pursue.(idiomatic, metaphor) Used
other fish in the sea to indicate other romantic partners or significant others to pursue.
put hair on
somebody's chest To make a person stronger or more masculine.
carpe diem seize the day, make the most of today, enjoy the present
time out To call for a suspension of activity or conversation.
light a fire under To start sooner or move faster.
deep sleep Used other than as an idiom: see deep, sleep.
Something which or someone who takes the lives of men; a lethal hazard that affects
widow-maker mostly men or is specific to a primarily male trade.
Chew Up the
Scenery To describe something in an exaggerated manner or to show hyper-emotions
mass destruction Used other than as an idiom: see mass, destruction.
take one's time To take more time to do something than is considered acceptable.
social distance To stay far from someone
manners maketh
man A person may be judged according to his behaviour towards other people
knee high Very small; to the height of one's knees.
pit out To show sweat on one's clothes.
hole An excavation pit or trench.
as good as it gets The best available under the circumstances.
green light Approval, or permission to proceed.
let out To disclose.
groaning That groans.
rack off Used other than as an idiom: see rack, off.
even out to make or become more equal

go out of one's way To make an extra effort.

I'm agender I'm agender
rex-pat A repeat expatriate, one who becomes ex-patriated a second time.
Number 10 Alternative form of 10 Downing Street.
she'll be right OK, no problem, everything will be all right.
in shape In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
tell it like it is To speak frankly, to convey all and only the truth of a situation.
do over To repeat; to start over.
vertically
challenged Of a person, short.
keep one's chin up To remain positive and cheerful.
A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially
bad penny one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.
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frog-strangler A very heavy downpour of rain; toad-strangler.
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious
cat and mouse or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a
game malicious advantage over the other.
give someone grief To cause pain.
liquorice allsorts sweets
kill the fatted calf To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.
To salvage something positive from a calamitous situation, especially one involving the
save the furniture reputation or fate of a political party.
well met Greeted by a person of high respect or social status.
To start abruptly from a standing stop, accelerating rapidly, especially so as to produce
peel out skid marks.
A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on
weekend warrior weekends when work commitments are not present.
In Railroad Parlance, the especially designed, critically installed rail-section in place at
'Cross-Over' point. Special Switch-Tower With Special Switch-Point Equipment operated
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odd one out Something or someone in a group that is different or exceptional, that does not fit.
easy as ABC Extremely easy
lie before to put oneself at the whim of, to bow down to
for the record Already publicly known.
I'm a vegetarian Indicates that the speaker is a vegetarian.