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?
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October 17, 2011
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danielslaughter
cute as a button, phrase
A statement claiming someone, typically a baby, is cute. Why a physical "button" is cute is a legend few understand other than it may represent facial roundness and symmetry.
Betty's new baby boy is cute as a button.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
darnedest thing, adjective
/darn-dist thing/
An event or action which is unbelievable and extraordinary. Derivative of damnedest.
It's just the darnedest thing! My
brooch was pinned to my
blouse, and then all of a sudden it was gone.
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May 22, 2011
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danielslaughter
dime store, noun
A small store which sells minimal items specializing in nicknacks, candy, Hallmark cards, and hidden treasures in a desolate town.
Johnny went down to the dime store for a root-beer float.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
dollop, noun
A large generous scoop of any particular cream based condiment, such as sour cream on your loaded baked potato.
I could use another dollop of white gravy on these retched dry potatoes if you don't mind.
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May 9, 2011
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danielslaughter
don't get your panties in a knot, phrase
Said to an individual when they are acting with haste about a situation and worried about the outcome.
Boy, don't get your panties in a knot! I'll be done in the restroom when I'm done.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
drive-in, noun
A live-action movie theater located outside where participants would park their vehicles in a field and watch a movie projected on a big screen from the comfort of their vehicles' upholstery.
My
old-man let me borrow his new 43' Chevrolet Truck, so let's head to the drive-in and
suck face.
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May 10, 2011
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danielslaughter
egg on face
Being proven wrong against recent statements you stated as fact.
I don't want to get egg on face for sticking up for you again, boy. Just stop shooting Miss Jillian's cat with your BB gun or I'll have to
belt you.
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May 11, 2011
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danielslaughter
fancy, verb
/fan-see/
To admire or take interest in.
I quite fancy your
slacks as they have nice buckles.
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November 1, 2011
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danielslaughter
folks, noun
Parents, or a large demographic group of people.
My folks often don't like girls coming over late at night.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
for the birds, phrase
An expression or phrase representing a topic of interest or current environment is
bunk or disapproving.
Painting Jimmy's
old-man's fence, just because we kicked his sister's cat, is for the birds.
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August 18, 2011
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danielslaughter
garments, noun
Garments, also known as under garments, are any type of underwear typically worn by women.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter
gingerly
Taking caution in your actions without causing much haste.
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May 8, 2011
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danielslaughter