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
by
danielslaughter
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
by
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
by
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
by
danielslaughter
put the moves on, phrase
An attempt to have intercourse with someone.
After my date with Sandy last night, I tried to put the moves on her. Then her
old-man chased me out of the house with a shotgun.
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May 18, 2011
by
Nick N
darling, adjective
/darr-lin-g/
A word used to describe someone who is your loved one; typically spouse. Often used by women to describe their husband or
lads.
Darling, please go fetch me another tea from the teapot on the
range.
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May 17, 2011
by
Anonymous
warsh, verb
/warr-sh/
A common mispronunciation of the simple word "Wash."
It appears you have a stain we'll need to warsh out from your yard dart expedition.
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May 16, 2011
by
Anonymous
afield, adverb
/a-feeld/
To travel a large distance away from home. Used to describe people at war, or out hunting.
Both of our
lads are afield at war.
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May 14, 2011
by
danielslaughter
have a cow, phrase
To have a hissy fit over something. To complain or react strongly to something.
Don't have a cow, mom... it's just a small speeding ticket!
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May 14, 2011
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Cheryl S
rabbit ears, phrase
/rah-bit eerz/
Indoor television antennae, usually covered with balls of aluminum foil used for getting the 2-3 channels available. Must be frequently repositioned.
That's right Susie! Hold the rabbit ears right like that so we can see Walter Cronkite clearly.
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May 14, 2011
by
Cheryl S
rheumatism medicine, phrase
/ru-ma-tiz-um/
Strong alcoholic drink, often whiskey based. May also be a synonym for "snake bite medicine."
Son, pour me another glass of my Rheumatism Medicine before my symptoms flare up again.
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May 14, 2011
by
Cheryl S
quibble, verb
/qwib-ill/
A trivial argument.
Sorry we're late Sir. Ma' spent the afternoon quibbling about the price of Campbells soup going up a
copper with the clerk at the grocery store.
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May 13, 2011
by
danielslaughter