cut your teeth, phrase
To gain initial experience or hands on skills to a new area of expertise.
Crikey Johnny! You sure cut your teeth real good on learning to lay bricks, didn't ya?
Added on October 17, 2011 by danielslaughter
a watched pot never boils, phrase
A reminder that things happen in their own time, thus fretting is futile.
Mother reminded Timmy that, "a watched pot never boils," while he anxiously stared at the rotary Friday night.
Added on December 16, 2011 by Susan K.
sucking face, phrase
To make out.
We were sucking face in the back o' my old-man's car before doing the hanky panky.
Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner