a watched pot never boils, phrase
A reminder that things happen in their own time, thus fretting is futile.
Mother reminded Timmy that, "a watched pot never boils," while he anxiously stared at the
rotary Friday night.
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December 16, 2011
by
Susan K.
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
all dolled up, phrase
To be appropriately dressed in such a way that you're ready for the evening ahead of you. Typically to be glamorous.
Missy was all dolled up for the evening with her
blouse and
brooch, while Theodore had only his every-day
slacks at hand.
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February 21, 2012
by
danielslaughter
arn, verb
To press the wrinkles out of fabric. Used in the mountain area of Eastern Tennessee.
I need to get back in the house arn the clothes.
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March 27, 2017
by
Anonymous
as the crow flies, phrase
The shortest distance between two points.
The building we can see off in the distance probably isn't as far away as the crow flies.
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May 16, 2012
by
danielslaughter
baloney
Used when someone is talking nonsense, being foolish, or not trustworthy. Often used as "
full of baloney."
You're so full of baloney, George. There's no way you flushed the
lavatory.
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July 14, 2021
by
danielslaughter
beat a dead horse, phrase
When a topic of conversation is talked about endlessly without any new contribution to the subject at hand.
Now, Jim, I don't want to beat a dead horse, however, let's talk about what to do with the broken
ice box.
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November 21, 2011
by
Nick N.
bee's knees, phrase
A way of declaring that something or someone is superb, excellent, or in other words the
cat's meow.
Goodness, the boy I sit next to in homeroom is the bee's knees.
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May 12, 2011
by
Susan K.
belted, verb
The act of being whipped with a belt from a pair of
slacks for punishment.
Johnny wont be in class today as he got a C on his report card and his
old-man belted him.
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May 11, 2011
by
Anonymous
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
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
by
danielslaughter
billfold, noun
An accessory which hold your money. A wallet.
Let me check my billfold for my money and license.
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December 5, 2012
by
Trista Witherspoon
blockhead, adjective
A stupid person.
Jimmy was born a blockhead and always will be one.
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May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
bloomers, noun
/blue-mers/
Intensely unattractive female under garments.
She was sure to wear a fresh pair of bloomers in case she was in an accident.
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January 7, 2012
by
Anonymous
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
by
danielslaughter