Elder Dictionary

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shit on shingles, noun

A tasteless food delicacy contrived of roast beef leftovers in a thick gravy sauce smothered over buttered white bread; possibly toasted.
It looks like Ma' is making shit on shingles from that roast we had last Tuesday.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

shake a leg, verb

Hurry up.
Shake a leg, we are running late.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

smart as a whip, phrase

A person who is exceedingly intelligent. No one knows why they are compared to a whip. Legend has it, it has something to do with Indiana Jones.
Johnny got an A+ on that test! That lad sure is smart as a whip!

Added on May 13, 2011 by Nick N

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