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
BM, verb
Short for bowel movement
I haven't had a good BM for days.
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January 6, 2012
by
Anonymous
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.
oleo, noun
/oh-lee-oh/
Butter. Commonly referred to as margarine, which is made from oils.
Ma, could you get me the oleo from the
ice box for my ham sandwich?
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December 16, 2011
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.
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
by
danielslaughter
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
by
danielslaughter
whipper-snappers, noun
/hwip-er-snap-ers/
An arrogant or ornery young person Usually the partially grow up version of a
little bugger.
That dang whipper-snapper threw my newspaper right threw a window and didn't even apologize!
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October 7, 2011
by
Brent
coin purse, noun
A tiny decorative bag which carries metal coins in a women's purse. Yes, it is like a mini purse you keep inside of your giant purse. Quite often the opening of a coin purse was made of a metal clasp to keep your precious
copper secured.
I would love a copy of that news paper young
lad. Allow me to get out my coin purse for a couple
coppers.
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September 29, 2011
by
danielslaughter
rubber, noun
Rubber shoe covers, worn in inclement weather to protect your real shoes.
Bob, be sure to put on your rubbers before you leave for the store.
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September 19, 2011
by
Brent
level with you, phrase
To relate to or compromise logically to someone else; or to gain even grounds with negotiations.
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September 8, 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
mighty fine, adjective
An expression indicating an individual, object, state of being, or scenario is just
golden.
These new
trousers I bought from Penney's are mighty fine.
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August 30, 2011
by
danielslaughter
in a pickle, phrase
An expression meaning you're in a situation where there is no positive looking outcome; between a rock and a hard place.
It looks like you're in a pickle. I mean, I realize you'll have to tell Sally about what the doctor said, but she has the right to know about your growth.
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August 23, 2011
by
danielslaughter
bunk, noun
/bun-ck/
Something which has no meaning or purpose; nonsense.
I'm going to
level with you here for a second. Your mother's peach cobbler, even with the
dollop of sugary goo, is bunk.
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August 18, 2011
by
danielslaughter