got me hanging
To be left in a state of suspense, uncertainty, or waiting for something, like a decision or answer, without receiving it.
When asked a question and you don't know the answer, one might reply... "You got me hanging."
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March 21, 2025
by
Frances
greatest thing since sliced bread
A title given to someone or something for being an up and coming invention that is better than the invention of store bought pre-sliced bread.
The invention of the automatic transmission was the greatest thing since sliced bread I've ever seen.
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May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
had a ball
To previously undergo excitement at an event.
Gregory and I had a ball last weekend at the
drive-in. We even bought a popcorn to share!
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April 23, 2012
by
danielslaughter
handsome woman, phrase
/hand-some woe-man/
Often used kindly to express the beauty of a woman, just like we would nowadays with a man, without directly implying she's beautiful.
I've always found Hillary to be a handsome woman.
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May 10, 2011
by
danielslaughter
hankering, noun
/hank-er-ing/
A want or desire that just won't let you go.
He had a hankering to learn to fly.
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August 24, 2016
by
Anonymous
hanky panky, phrase
To mess around inappropriately (in a sexual way) against the will of parents.
I dated her 'cause I knew she would do the hanky panky in the back o' my daddy's Buick.
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July 9, 2011
by
Turner
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
by
Cheryl S
hippie, noun
/hip-ee/
A person sporting tie-dye, sandals or hair longer than a regulation flat top. Often interchangeable with
communist,
pinko or democrat.
Is that hippie a girl or a boy, mommy?
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May 12, 2011
by
Cheryl S
hitch in your get-along, phrase
When a person is hobbled or slowed in some way by an obstacle or other impediment.
Harvey would love to go to the dance, but with the cold and his bum leg he's got a real hitch in his get-along.
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May 9, 2011
by
Ken Clinkenbeard
hogwash
What an older person says when something is worthless or meaningless.
This coleslaw is hogwash to my already horrible taste buds.
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May 10, 2011
by
Kristine S.
hunky dory, phrase
/hun-key door-ee/
Everything is fine, going well, as planned.
Life is just hunky dory today.
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May 11, 2011
by
Bob P.
ice box
Refrigerator. Often used to store goods from the local market that once required quick consumption or pickling to retain their freshness.
I'll put this head of crisp lettuce in the ice box to prevent it from wilting as fast.
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May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
in a jiffy, phrase
Quick speed. Often used to describe getting something done fast.
I will have these
trousers tailored for you in a jiffy.
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May 13, 2011
by
danielslaughter