bet my bottom dollar, phrase
An expression stating something you would absolutely do, or not do at all, depending on its context.
I wouldn't bet my bottom dollar with her being home on time. At least not with that
lad around.
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June 22, 2011
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danielslaughter
bet the farm on it, phrase
The unadvised act of putting all your assets into one idea, concept, or goal for something you cannot afford to loose.
I wouldn't bet the farm on it the customer will purchase your products from that
dime store.
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August 31, 2011
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danielslaughter
blockhead, adjective
A stupid person.
Jimmy was born a blockhead and always will be one.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
blouse, noun
A woman's shirt.
The girl made sure not to spill on her blouse before Sunday brunch with the new
suitor.
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May 11, 2011
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danielslaughter
bobblehead, adjective
Someone who is overly ditzy to the point of not knowing what’s going on around them.
Stop being a bobblehead and get back to work.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
boon, noun
/boo-n/
A person, place, or thing which is beneficial.
The straps they are putting on shoes nowadays are the boon.
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February 22, 2012
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danielslaughter
brand spanking new, phrase
An expression meaning the item in which the individual is referring to is new.
I'll have you know this pair of
trousers is brand spanking new.
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May 11, 2011
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danielslaughter
brooch, noun
/bro-ch/
A large, often overwhelming, pin worn on
blouses by classy women to show off wealth or knowledge for ugly artifacts.
That woman's beetle brooch is
hogwash.
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May 26, 2011
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danielslaughter
bunk, noun
/bun-ck/
Something which has no meaning or purpose; nonsense.
I'm going to
level with you here for a second. Your mother's peach cobbler, even with the
dollop of sugary goo, is bunk.
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August 18, 2011
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danielslaughter
chap, noun
A young man who is on the verge of maturity.
I bet that chap's
old-man is sure proud of him.
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May 11, 2011
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danielslaughter
clear as mud, phrase
Said post explanation, typically as a question, to recognize the instructions just presented are confusing.
You'll need to turn right at the big rock, drive for about 3-5 miles, and then stop in front of the 8th big red barn. Clear as mud?
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June 24, 2011
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danielslaughter
coin purse, noun
A tiny decorative bag which carries metal coins in a women's purse. Yes, it is like a mini purse you keep inside of your giant purse. Quite often the opening of a coin purse was made of a metal clasp to keep your precious
copper secured.
I would love a copy of that news paper young
lad. Allow me to get out my coin purse for a couple
coppers.
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September 29, 2011
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danielslaughter
copper, noun
/cop-per/
A penny. A form of currency. The name comes from the original material in which the United States' penny, smallest financial denominator, was made from.
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May 11, 2011
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danielslaughter
copse, noun
A small to medium forest dense with vegetation and limited view.
Quickly Harriet, we need to hide from your father in this copse so he cannot find us together.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
court
/core-t/
To romantically be involved with someone outside of marriage with the intention to someday marry.
Sally and George have been courting for so long they're pretty much wed as it is.
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May 10, 2011
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danielslaughter